DOL Independent Contractor Rule 2026: W-2s vs. 1099s—Who Should be an Independent Contractor in 2026

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20 Mar

DOL Independent Contractor Rule 2026: W-2s vs. 1099s—Who Should be an Independent Contractor in 2026

DOL Independent Contractor Rule 2026: W-2s vs. 1099s—Who Should be an Independent Contractor in 2026

Friday, March 20, 2026 (12:00 AM) to Tuesday, March 31, 2026 (11:59 PM)
1.5 PDCs
Provider: Pedu
Course Name: DOL Independent Contractor Rule 2026: W-2s vs. 1099s—Who Should be an Independent Contractor in 2026

Speaker: Vicki M. Lambert
Program Type: Videoconferences, webcasts, audiocasts, podcasts, eBooks, self-directed E-Learning
Registration URL: https://pedu.io/product/dol-independent-contractor-rule-2026

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What just recently announced (02-26-26), new (or old) criteria is the DOL now using to determine worker status What exactly is the economic reality test under the DOL What classifications of workers are permitted under IRS Rules What is the common law rule, and how is it used to determine worker status What are the three factors the IRS uses to determine worker status, and how to apply them correctly How the FLSA rules differ from the IRS rules and why you must follow both, even as the FLSA regs are being updated in 2026 How does the state trump both the IRS and the FLSA on determining independent contractor status with the ABC test for SUI What are the latest agreements or programs being used by the IRS, DOL, and the states to “find” misclassified employees Using the Form SS-8 to your advantage to determine worker status Who gets a W-2 and who gets a 1099, and why it should never be the same worker

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The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has issued a significant 2026 proposed rule regarding Independent Contractor classification under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This proposal rescinds the 2024 rule and reintroduces a revised economic reality framework that may substantially impact how businesses classify workers as employees or independent contractors. HR leaders cannot confidently classify workers as employees or independent contractors because the federal standard keeps changing — and misclassification carries severe financial and legal consequences. This webinar provides a comprehensive breakdown of the 2026 proposal, key differences from prior rules, compliance risks, and practical steps organizations should take to mitigate worker misclassification exposure.