Independent Contractor Toolkit
A Toolkit that provides a collection of resources for employers and their counsel on independent contractor classification compliance and litigation under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). It includes continuously maintained resources such as practice notes, sample agreements, checklists, and discovery documents to help organizations mitigate the risks associated with misclassifying employees as independent contractors. For guidance on independent contractor issues arising under state law, users should consult the State Wage and Hour Claims Toolkit.
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