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Episode 31 – What New DOL Independent Contractor Rule Means For Employers


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In less than 15 minutes, Miller Johnson attorneys Rebecca Strauss  and Sarah Willey get right to the point to explain what you need to know about the new rule.

You can also listen to this and future episodes by subscribing to “The Lawyers Off the Clock” podcast on:

  • Apple Podcasts
  • Spotify
  • Google Podcasts