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Fact Sheet 13 — Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the FLSA

U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division
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The DOL fact sheet explains the economic reality test for FLSA worker classification. Job titles, 1099s, and contractor agreements do not decide status. It notes litigation over the 2024 rule.

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A contractor label on paper does not settle whether a creator is legally an employee.

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