Trump Administration Rescinds Independent Contractor Rule

Posted On
January 15, 2026
Author
DHA

The Trump administration will rescind the 2024 independent contractor rule and replace it with more employer-friendly terms under the Fair Labor Standards Act. While the exact wording has not yet been published, the process is already underway and the Department of Labor has made its intent clear. 

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