Dear Chamber Members,

I hope you're all doing well and you're enjoying this beautiful spring weather. I'm pleased to share that yesterday's New Member Welcome was a big success. We had an outstanding turnout and welcomed many new members. Thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed to making this event a success! 

On Tap This Week

Business over Breakfast: Start your Thursday right with a hearty breakfast and great networking opportunities at the Torch 180 Cafe and Coffee Bar on April 11th at 8:30 am. Don't miss out!

Chamber Alliance Economic Series: Join us for an insightful conversation on Workforce Development: Countering Talent Drain on April 17th at 8 am. Let's explore strategies to keep our workforce engaged and thriving.

HR Best Practices Roundtable: Save the date for our virtual discussion on April 17th at 12 noon. This month's topic is Employee Retention and Engagement Strategies.

Exciting Announcement - Leadership Livingston Re-Launch

We are thrilled to announce the re-launch of Leadership Livingston, a transformative program aimed at cultivating the next generation of civic-minded leaders in the Greater Livingston region. As part of the Livingston Chamber Alliance, Leadership Livingston will run annually from October through May, offering participants a comprehensive curriculum designed to develop their leadership skills and deepen their understanding of our community's challenges and opportunities. Through interactive sessions, networking opportunities, and hands-on experiences, participants will gain valuable insights and connections to make a positive impact in our vibrant community. Join us on this journey to empower and inspire the leaders of tomorrow!

Thank you for being a part of our Chamber community. I look forward to seeing you at these events and continuing to strengthen our Chamber community together!

Sincerely,

Janelle Smith

President, Howell Area Chamber of Commerce

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On January 10, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor published a final rule, effective March 11, 2024, revising the Department’s guidance on how to analyze who is an employee or independent contractor under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This final rule rescinds the Independent Contractor Status Under the Fair Labor Standards Act rule (2021 IC Rule), that was published on January 7, 2021 and replaces it with an analysis for determining employee or independent contractor status that is more consistent with the FLSA as interpreted by longstanding judicial precedent.



The misclassification of employees as independent contractors may deny workers minimum wage, overtime pay, and other protections. This final rule will reduce the risk that employees are misclassified as independent contractors while providing a consistent approach for businesses that engage with individuals who are in business for themselves. 

 Additional Information



• Final Rule: Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act – Federal register notice
• Frequently Asked Questions – General and substantive questions about the final rule
• Small Entity Compliance Guide – A guide to assist small businesses to comply with the final rule, including an overview of the rule, the six factors of the economic reality test, common questions, and additional resources
• Press Release – Announcing the final rule
• Proposed Rule: Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act: Notice of proposed rulemaking that was issued in advance of the final rule
• 2024 FLSA Worker Classification Rule—Information for Potential Freelancers