In Episode 15 of the Akerman Angle Labor and Employment Series, Jeff Kimmel and Damien DeLaney, Co-Chairs of Akerman’s Wage and Hour Practice, discuss the evolution of the federal Department of Labor’s test for determining whether workers are independent contractors or employees and what employers need to know about the recently proposed rule issued by the DOL on February 26, 2026.
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About The Akerman Angle Employment Law Series

Hosted by Damien DeLaney and Jeff Kimmel, Co-Chairs of Akerman’s Wage and Hour Practice, the Akerman Angle Employment Law Series delivers timely analysis of labor and employment law developments. Their insights help companies understand evolving labor and employment laws at the federal, state, and local levels and implement effective strategies to reduce legal risk.