REALTOR® Call for Action: Tell Congress to Protect Independent Contractor Status

While the ability to work as an independent contractor has been recognized and protected under the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) since 1982, recent lawsuits, state legislation, and new federal rules now threaten this vital classification. The U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) final rule on independent contractor status under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is causing significant concerns and questions about real estate agents’ rights and classification choices. Urge your member of Congress to cosponsor H.R. 5419, the Direct Seller and Real Estate Agent Harmonization Act, to ensure real estate agents and direct sellers maintain their independent contractor status under the FLSA. TAKE ACTION NOW.