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DOL proposes new independent contractor rule for 2026

The U.S. Department of Labor has proposed a new rule that would make it ...
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New DOL independent contractor rule 2026: What freelancers need to know

The DOL independent contractor rule 2026 proposal could reshape how millions of gig workers ...
National Law Review

What’s Old is New Again: The DOL’s 1975 Investment Advice Fiduciary Rule Five-Part Test is Officially Back and Here to Stay (For Now)

On March 20, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) published guidance (the “2026 Guidance”) that formally reinstates the DOL’s original 1975 five-part test (the “Five-Part Test”) for purposes of ...
The National Law Review

The Regulatory Pendulum of Independent Contractors: Does the New DOL Test Grant More Independents?

We collaborate with the world's leading lawyers to deliver news tailored for you. Sign Up for any (or all) of our 25+ Newsletters. Some states have laws and ethical rules regarding solicitation and ...
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DOL Reverts to 5-Part Fiduciary Status Test

The Department of Labor will revert to its previous five-part test for determining fiduciary status following final judgments ...
Financial Planning

DOL moves to undo stricter independence test for brokers

The definition of an "independent contractor" — long a political ping-pong ball — could bounce back in brokerage firms' direction under a new federal proposal put forward this week. Processing Content ...

Trump DOL Restores Prior 401(k) Test After Biden Rule Axed (1)

The US Department of Labor said it is effectively restoring a 1975 five-part test for determining retirement account ...