United States Department of Labor Proposes New Independent Contractor Rule

Louisiana REALTORS • October 13, 2022

United States Department of Labor Proposes New Independent Contractor Rule

On October 11, 2022, the U.S. Department of Labor released a proposed rule interpreting how a worker is classified under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The DOL has proposed the rule to ensure covered employers are providing workers, including "gig workers," with minimum wage and overtime pay as required under the FLSA, to ensure consistency with existing judicial precedent and the Department’s longstanding guidance. The proposed rule under the FLSA also does not impact real estate professionals’ explicit protection in the Internal Revenue Code, 26 U.S.C. 3508, which provides the framework to classify them as statutory non-employees for federal tax purposes. Additional information on this proposed rule is available here: https://www.nar.realtor/washington-report/dol-proposes-new-independent-contractor-rule

 

Please note that this rule is proposed and not effective as of the publication date of this post.

Consumer Guide Update: Seller Handoff Checklist

By Louisiana REALTORS® • July 16, 2026
NAR is sharing its latest consumer guide, Seller Handoff Checklist . Sellers can create a smooth transition for the new owners using the new one-page guide. It offers a handy checklist of information and resources that sellers can pass along—from appliance manuals to paint colors to garbage pickup schedules—as well as suggestions for goodwill gestures that will help buyers feel they made a great purchasing decision. As a reminder, all guides in this series are available for download—in both English and Spanish—on facts.realtor . Please allow up to two weeks for the Spanish version of the latest resource to be translated and uploaded. For ease of reference, below is a list of the most recent guides: NEW: Seller Handoff Checklist Defining Home Buying Needs vs. Wants  10 Tips For Unpacking Smartly After A Move UPDATED: Multiple Listing Services Overcoming Roadblocks to a Sale or Purchase Thank you for your continued engagement with the “Consumer Guide” series and for sharing the resources with prospective clients to ensure they have the information they need to find success in their home buying or selling journey. Remember that these guides are for informational purposes only and are not meant to enact or change any existing NAR policy. Check out the next consumer guide on condominium insurance.

National Association of REALTORS® Survey Finds Americans Value Neighborhood Walkability

By Louisiana REALTORS® • July 14, 2026
NAR Community and Transportation Preference Survey reinforces need for housing choices and shows support for community design to easily access daily destinations.

21st Century ROAD to Housing Act

By Louisiana REALTORS® • July 14, 2026
New Blueprint for Housing: What the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act Means for Louisiana Real Estate
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