As online shopping and rapid delivery services continue to reshape the economy, employers increasingly rely on individuals who transport goods for their “last mile,” from warehouses and distribution centers to retail locations and consumers. A recent Supreme Court decision may make it more difficult for employers who operate in the “last mile” arena to enforce arbitration agreements against those drivers.… Continue Reading
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The Economic Reality of History Repeating Itself: DOL Proposes Another Shift in Independent Contractor Classification
On February 27, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) released a proposed rule addressing employee versus independent contractor status under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The proposed standard will also apply to employee classification under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act (MSPA).… Continue Reading