| Who is an independent contractor for purposes of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)? The answer to that question changed yet again recently after the US Department of Labor (DOL) withdrew a rule announced earlier this year. In January, the DOL—under the Trump administration—unveiled a new rule making it easier for employers to treat workers as independent contractors. But last month, the DOL under the Biden administration withdrew that rule. Churches need to track this development because it affects which employees fall under FLSA minimum wage and overtime pay requirements, notes Richard Hammar, attorney and senior editor, in a new article that covers: How the Trump administration rule affected employee classifications Why the DOL withdrew the rule What it means for churches What else is new? Did you miss last week’s free webinar about the Employee Retention Credit? The recording is now available, along with the detailed article explaining its relevance to churches, schools, and ministries. | 