Independent Contractor Classification 2026: DOL Rule Change
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Independent Contractor Classification 2026: DOL Rule Change

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Is the DOL changing how independent contractors are classified? Yes — a proposed 2026 rule introduces a two-core-factor economic reality test that could reshape how your business classifies 1099 workers under federal law. The comment period closes April 28, 2026. The Department of Labor has just shaken up the gig economy landscape again. If your…

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401(k) Alternative Investments: Is It Time to Add Crypto?

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  Should You Offer Crypto in Your 401(k)? With recent 2025 and 2026 regulatory shifts, offering alternative investments like cryptocurrency and real estate in a 401(k) is becoming a hot topic. Discover the fiduciary risks, ERISA rules, and practical steps employers must take before updating their plan menus.   Let’s be real for a second—if…