"The DOL identifies several concerns with the 2024 rule, including lack of clarity and predictability due to six broad, equally weighted factors with limited guidance on resolving conflicts among them, and overlapping concepts across factors that invite duplicative weighing. The DOL also cites a potential chilling effect on legitimate independent contracting ... Finally, the DOL views the 2024 rule as misaligned with Supreme Court precedent and the modern economy[.]"  MORE >>