Julie Su, the Biden administration's nominee for Secretary of Labor, also reassured legislators that an upcoming independent contractor rule will not include an "ABC test."
North Dakota applies the IRS 20-Factor Test to determine whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor. In addition, employers can apply to the North Dakota Department of Labor to verify the status of independent contractors whom they employ. This guide provides an overview of North Dakota employment law requirements with respect to independent contractors.
Under a new bill, Maryland's minimum wage will increase to $15.00 for all employers starting January 1, 2024 - a year earlier for large employers and two and a half years earlier for small employers compared to the increases scheduled under previous law.