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This topic has appeared in the English Wikipedia rankings 1 time. It first appeared on 2026-05-03 and was most recently seen on 2026-05-03.
The United States maintains a legal distinction between independent contractors and employees for tax treatment and for the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The distinction has been contested since the passage of the FLSA, with employers often attempting the misclassification of employees as independent contractors. Similar practices exist in other countries, where is often known as false self-employment.
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