Read about Joint Employment and the Ever-Changing Rule in 2020
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What's in the White Paper?
On September 8, 2020, U.S. District Judge Gregory Woods in the Southern District of New York (NY Court) struck down a significant portion of the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) most recent promulgation of the joint employment rule under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The portion that was struck down – technically called the “vertical” joint employment rule – had only been in effect for about 6 months.
This white paper will explain the ramifications of the NY Court’s decision; raise awareness about an oft misinterpreted approach to joint employment in the contingent labor world; and recommend best practices for buyers, suppliers, and managed service providers to mitigate joint employment risk.
About the Author

Mark Zisholtz, Esq., M.S.M., SVP of Compliance at ICON, is a recognized national speaker on topics involving independent contractor compliance, engagement, and management, and other employment and labor matters. Mark has significant experience counseling enterprise buyers, suppliers, and gig/on-demand worker platforms about independent contractor management and compliance. With nearly two decades of experience working with suppliers, providers, and buyers on contingent labor programs, and staffing and payrolling/IC compliance programs, he understands the nuances of the entire process, from end-to-end, and regularly advises customers and clients on best practices, program design changes, and process improvement matters.
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