Sarah Wake
Sarah Wake is a partner in the labor and employment group at McGuireWoods LLP and represents employers and colleges and universities in a variety of issues, including employment discrimination claims, internal investigations, and diversity, equity, and inclusion matters. Sarah spent 9 years at top universities and oversaw the universities’ response to complaints of discrimination and harassment, affirmative action programs, and accommodating individuals with disabilities. Ms. Wake received her undergraduate degree from Loyola University Chicago and her law degree from the University of Notre Dame.
Tuesday, July 30
Workshop 4
Animal, Vegetable, Employee, or Contractor? – New DOL Independent Contractor Test for 2024
Brian Barger and Sarah Wake, McGuireWoods LLP
After extensive rulemaking input, DOL is expected to finalize a new worker classification regulation in 2024 that determines whether an individual is an employee or an independent contractor under the FLSA – impacting the estimated 59 million people in the United States who perform “1099 work.” This presentation will provide an overview of the prior DOL independent contractor legal test, a detailed walk-through of the new test, and an interactive audience discussion “game” of hypotheticals.
