US Labor Department moves to ease independent contractor rules — outsourcing implications
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The US Department of Labor is proposing looser regulations around independent contractor classification. For FM organisations relying on contract workers and outsourced services, the regulatory shift could reshape workforce models.
FM Radar's 4 takeaways:
- Proposed rule changes would make it easier to classify workers as independent contractors
- Directly affects FM sectors with high outsourcing ratios: cleaning, security, maintenance
- Could reduce compliance burdens but raises questions about worker protections
- FM organisations should assess workforce models against evolving regulatory frameworks
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