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There's been much debate about worker classification by the U.S. Dept. of Labor. Do the same rules apply to salespeople, especially independent or part-time ones? 

The Department of Labor took what some have called 'unprecedented action' in seeking collection of debts owed by a Chicago-area contractor. With interest, the Illinois man owed more than $360K in penalties; the agency was preparing to lien the owner's personal property.

The United States is currently experiencing a busy storm season and roofers need to be prepared for the increased workload while complying with state and city regulations, according to RC’s Legal Insights expert, attorney Trent Cotney.

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and other business groups filed a lawsuit against OSHA challenging the new 'Walkaround Rule' that expands third-party access during inspections, arguing it violates statutory authority and promotes unionization.

The NRCA is supporting the Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act to repeal the Corporate Transparency Act in its entirety.

Is the FTC’s noncompete ban a big win for workers and employers or a disaster waiting to happen? RC’s Legal expert explains the ruling’s impact.

The Federal Trade Commission narrowly passed a new rule that will ban noncompete agreements, including in industries like manufacturing, construction and technology.