The federal government is making a total of $25 billion available to assist households across US states, territories, local governments, and Indian tribes that are unable to pay rent and utilities due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Employers should know that the U.S. Department of Labor takes misclassifying employees as independent contractors very seriously. Attempts to avoid complying with the law will be met with litigation to ensure that workers receive the wages they’re owed.”
— Jeffrey S. Rogoff, regional solicitor, U.S. Labor Department