Posts tagged totality of the circumstances

    DOL moves to loosen independent contractor regulations

    February 27, 2026 // The rule would replace the Biden-era “totality-of-the-circumstances” framework used to determine whether a worker was an independent contractor or an employee. At the time, SHRM said the 2024 rule “fosters ambiguity, deterring businesses from extending essential training to independent workers, a detrimental scenario for both parties involved.”

    Flexibility is no longer just a perk; it’s the crown jewel of employment

    February 14, 2024 // A striking 78 percent of American workers say flexibility in their job is “one of the most or a very important” factor in looking for a job