# Worker Classification Alert, Labor and Immigration Impact, AI and Yelp Bookings

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Podcast: [THRIVE, a Paychex Business Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/thrive-a-paychex-business-podcast-1231062)
Published: 2026-04-30T04:02:00+00:00
Episode link: https://paychexbusiness.podbean.com/e/wir-04282026/
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## Resource

The pro-business aura of the current administration shouldn’t lull owners into a sense of invincibility, says Gene Marks, as he cites a major ruling by the Department of Labor against a restaurant in Oregon. Fines at the federal and state level can be financially devastating, plus misclassifying workers is a black eye on one’s reputation. The immigration crackdown hasn’t shorted the labor market nor has it produced wage gains. In AI news, Gene points to the AI tools being used by Yelp to increase bookings and Google Maps, urging businesses to lean into AI for insights for B2C businesses. Listen to the podcast. Topics: 00:00 – Introduction01:04 – Worker Classification Scrutiny04:17 – Impacts of Immigration Crackdown07:16 – Yelp’s Use of AI Tools for Bookings10:25 – Episode Wrap-up Additional Resources Meet Paychex: https://bit.ly/3VtM6bs Worker classification: https://bit.ly/exempt-vs-nonexempt Small business and AI: https://bit.ly/ai-and-small-biz DISCLAIMER:The information presented in this podcast, and that is further provided by the presenter, should not be considered legal or accounting advice, and should not substitute for legal, accounting, or other professional advice in which the facts and circumstances may warrant. We encourage you to consult legal counsel as it pertains to your own unique situation(s) and/or with any specific legal questions you may have.

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