# Classification Clarity: What Businesses Should Know About the DOL Proposal

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Podcast: [The FP 5: Five Things for Your 9-to-5](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-fp-5-five-things-for-your-9-to-5-7758667)
Published: 2026-03-26T16:16:07+00:00
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## Resource

This week on the FP5, we break down how the Department of Labor’s new independent contractor proposal modernizes worker classification under federal wage laws, what it means for gig/freelance work, and steps businesses should take to prepare. Show Notes DOL Independent Contractor Proposal is Welcome News for Businesses: 4 Steps to Prepare

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