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: State and Local Tax (SALT) Deductions

By Louisiana REALTORS® • July 28, 2025
NAR is pleased to share the latest consumer guide focused on state and local tax (SALT) deductions . This guide explains federal tax law changes that temporarily quadruple the amount of state and local taxes (SALT) that taxpayers can deduct and will make homeownership more accessible and affordable, especially for people in higher-tax states. As a reminder, all guides in this series are available for download—in both English and Spanish—on facts.realtor . Please allow a few days 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: Assistance Programs Real Estate Auctions Working with a Real Estate Attorney Making Your Home More Energy Efficient Buying a Historic Property 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 homebuying or selling journey. Remember that these guides are for informational purposes only and are not meant to enact or change any existing NAR policy. Be on the lookout for next week’s guide on August 6, which will cover packing tips and tricks.

Now Accepting: 2026 At-Large Board of Directors Applications

By Louisiana REALTORS® • July 25, 2025
The Louisiana REALTORS® Board of Directors will elect six (6) LR At-Large Directors at its October 8th meeting. Qualifications and an application for the position can be found below.
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A Breakdown of Top Client Questions REALTORS® Hear — And How to Respond

By Louisiana REALTORS® • July 16, 2025
From flood zones to hurricane season, Louisiana clients have big questions. Learn how REALTORS® can confidently respond with local insights that build trust and close deals.
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