Federal Rulemaking
FMCSA Regulations Affecting Independent Owner-Operator Delivery Drivers
Five regulatory fronts will reshape owner-operator compliance in 2026.
Renata Osei-Mensah
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Gig Labor Law Review — Page 2
DOL Opinion Letters on Gig Platform Worker Status
Federal guidance on gig worker status leaves state law exposure unresolved.
Carlos Vitulli
Arbitration Clause Enforceability in Independent Contractor Agreements
Supreme Court ruling narrows arbitration shields for delivery operators nationwide.
Carlos Vitulli
Back Pay and Damages Calculations in IC Reclassification Verdicts
Courts double reclassification damages automatically unless employers prove good-faith belief.
Miriam Szabo
IRS Form 1099-NDA Reporting Requirements for Delivery Platforms
Delivery platforms face four simultaneous compliance changes for 2026 tax filing.
Miriam Szabo
Class Action Certification Standards in Gig Misclassification Cases
Certification, not the verdict, determines gig misclassification exposure.
Renata Osei-Mensah
DOL 2024 Independent Contractor Rule Operational Impact
Delivery platforms face dual compliance burdens from bifurcated enforcement standards.
Renata Osei-Mensah
Federal Circuit Split on Economic Reality Test Factors
Courts are splitting on which factors matter most in classifying workers as employees.
Carlos Vitulli