The Department of Labor Withdrawal for Independent Contractors

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Course Description

On May 5th, 2021, the Department of Labor withdrew the “Independent Contractor Status Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)” final rule, which went into effect immediately on May 6th, 2021. This final ruling clarifies the standard for classification by determining whether an individual is in business for themselves or is economically dependent on an employer for work.

The department has withdrawn the rule for several reasons, including:

The independent contractor rule was in tension with the FLSA’s text and purpose, as well as relevant judicial precedent.
The rule’s prioritization of two “core factors” for determining employee status under the FLSA would have undermined the longstanding balancing approach of the economic realities test and court decisions requiring a review of the totality of the circumstances related to the employment relationship.
The rule would have narrowed the facts and considerations comprising the analysis of whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor, resulting in workers losing FLSA protections.

The main difference between this new ruling and AB5 is that the FLSA does not prevent states from setting up broader wage and hour protections. Thus, some states could potentially be unaffected by this ruling.

To help you navigate the complexities of this new ruling, we will discuss employee classification and the use of independent contractors in California as well as the Department of Labor’s most recent rulings.

Key topics covered in this online CPE webinar:

Why does classification matter?
Who qualifies as an independent contractor?
What is the new rule?

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Learning Objectives

To identify the nuts and bolts of the ABC test under AB5
To recognize when a worker may meet an exemption under AB5 or AB2257
To discuss the impact of Proposition 22 on businesses
To discuss the impact of the recent Department of Labor rule for classifying independent contractors under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
To develop an action plan to assess your business's compliance with AB5 and mitigate any risk

Recommended For

This live CPE webinar is recommended for CPAs, CMAs, Human Resource Professionals, Business Owners, managers, and other professionals interested in labor withdrawal for contractors

Who Should Attend?

Accountant
Accounting Firm
Assistant Controllers
Business Owner
CEO
Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
CFO/Controller
Compliance Managers
Compliance Officers
CPA (Industry)
CPA - Mid Size Firm
CPA - Small Firm
CPA in Business
Entrepreneurial Accountant
Entrepreneurial CPA
HR Professionals
Human Resources Manager
Young CPA

Course Qualification

Webinar Qualifies For

1 PDC Credit of Business Acumen for SHRM Professionals (Approval No. 22-MEW3Q)
1 CPE Credit of Business Law for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US)
1 CPE Credit for Certified Management Accountants (CMA)
1 RCH Credit for Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI) (Approval No. 583525)
1 CE Credit for Certified Fiduciary & Investment Risk Specialist (CFIRS)
1 CE Credit for Certified Wealth Strategist (CWS)
1 General Credit for Accountant/Bookkeeper (ACCT./BK)

Additional details

Course Level :

Basic
Credits :

1
Instructional Method :

Group Internet Based
Pre-requisites :

None
Advance Preparation :

None

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Presenter

About Presenter

Cynthia Flynn

Founder, Hackler Flynn & Associates

Cynthia Hackler Flynn is the founder and managing partner of Hackler Flynn & Associates, a Southern California based employment defense law firm. Since starting her practice, she has grown the firm to a team of 9, with each attorney having over a decade of experience. The law firm’s focus is employment law where their mission is to protect and defend entrepreneurs and business owners. Cynthia has been voted as a Super Lawyer every year since 2017 and for the last 3 years, has been named as a Pasadena Top Attorney.

About Company

Hackler Flynn & Associates

hacklerflynnlaw.com/

We play a significant role in protecting and defending the backbone of our society - business owners.

Cynthia Hackler Flynn, Esq. is the founder and managing partner of Hackler Flynn & Associates, a boutique law firm in Greater Los Angeles that focuses on employment law, business litigation and corporate work. Our core focus is to help commercial businesses defend and protect against employment lawsuits.

What makes us unique:

As a woman-owned law firm, we are a certified Woman Business Enterprise (WBE) and Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB). We work around our clients’ busy schedules and make it as convenient as possible for you to meet with us, either through virtual meetings, conference calls or in-person meetings. Our attorneys offer clear guidance that fully prepares you for all possible outcomes, while also addressing your expectations. In addition to addressing the issues at hand, we also provide a global or long-term perspective that helps you prepare for any changes your businesses might encounter.

In addition to providing expertise in these areas of law, we pride ourselves at being a resource for many of clients’ professional service needs (i.e. CPAs, wealth advisors, bankers, attorneys in other fields, insurance, etc.) through our professional memberships.

Our goal at Hackler Flynn & Associates is to help you thrive in business with the confidence of knowing that we are looking out for you. Our seven attorneys are always ready to take your calls, as we believe personal attention to our clients’ needs is one of the things that truly set us up apart from other law firms serving Southern California.

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Ratings and Review

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Emma Turner

Apr 4th, 2022

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Nick Shields, CPA (US)

Mar 30th, 2022

Presenter was very knowledgeable on the subject and helped simplify the employee vs independent contractor definition

Irina Halfon, CPA (US)

Mar 29th, 2022

Very good and informative presentation!

Daniela Tesio, PHR

Mar 29th, 2022

I learned a lot and now will send our contractors over to our employment attorney to review.

Jennifer Derosa, SHRM - CP

Mar 29th, 2022

This program is of great value and provided a lot of information. The instructor is highly relational and easy to understand. There is a lot information to cover, an additional 5-10 minutes would have been helpful!