Trump-Era Independent Contractor Rule Reinstated. In a decision issued on March 15, 2022, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas reinstated the U.S. Department of Labor's (DOL) rule.
Texas reinstated the DOL rule, Independent Contractor Status Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, which was originally scheduled to take effect on March 8, 2021. Federal Contractor Agency Issues New Pay Equity Directive, EEOC Issues COVID-19 Caregiver Guidance, and more.