The Department of Labor wants your feedback on worker classification

Owner OperatorsBehind the Wheel
Written By Jennifer Joslyn

Defining “employee” and “independent contractor” has been a hot-button issue that the U.S. Department of Labor has been attempting to tackle. The government department is planning two public forums for employers and for workers to voice their opinions on the matter.

The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association is encouraging its members to participate in the forums, especially because the Fair Labor Standards Act has a heavy effect on the trucking industry.

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