A recent Department of Labor rule change is causing unnecessary confusion about the status of independent contractors.
In Massachusetts, REALTORS® have traditionally had the option to work as independent contractors, and according to NAR research, nearly 80% of real estate agents in the state choose this path.
ACT NOW and ask your member of Congress to sponsor H.R. 5419, the Direct Seller and Real Estate Agent Harmonization Act, to protect independent contractor status under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
H.R. 5419 will align the FLSA with the Internal Revenue Code to clearly and uniformly define independent contractor status, ensuring that real estate professionals in Massachusetts and nationwide can continue to support economic growth in their communities.
Join your fellow brokers in sending a message to Congress and encourage your agents to take action with you. Act NOW to urge your members of Congress to cosponsor H.R. 5419 to protect independent contractor status and drive economic and entrepreneurial growth for all.