DOL Contractor Rule Tightened: 6 Pricing & Screening Plays
The DOL just tightened the economic realities test. Here’s how I’m adjusting pricing, contracts, and client screening—using 1099‑NEC, LLC structure, and airtight audit logs.
18 min read
Issue · June 2, 2026
Consultancy-grade analysis on the shifts shaping modern professional work — from AI hiring to remote policy, freelance economics to executive moves.

The DOL just tightened the economic realities test. Here’s how I’m adjusting pricing, contracts, and client screening—using 1099‑NEC, LLC structure, and airtight audit logs.
18 min read
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