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DOL Independent Contractor Rule 2026: What the Proposal Means for Small Employers

The Department of Labor has proposed a new test for contractor status. Here is what it says, what it does not change, and how to review your 1099 workers.

Esther Mwangi Oct 26, 2026 7 min read

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