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DOL, Iowa Workforce Development reach agreement in employee misclassification

The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division and Iowa Workforce Development have come to an agreement that prevents the misclassification of employees as independent contractors by employers.

By Amanda McGrory-Dixon | Updated on January 21, 2013

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division and Iowa Workforce Development have come to an agreement that prevents the misclassification of employees as independent contractors by employers.

“This memorandum of understanding sends a clear message: We’re standing united to end the practice of misclassifying employees,” says  Mary Beth Maxwell, acting deputy administrator of the Wage and Hour Division. “This is an important step toward making sure that the American dream is still available for employees and responsible employers alike.”

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