The National Association of REALTORS® has launched a CALL FOR ACTION asking Members of Congress to cosponsor H.R. 5419 the Direct Seller and Real Estate Agent Harmonization Act, to ensure real estate agents maintain their independent contractor status under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
TAKE ACTION NOW:
California REALTORS®, Tell Congress to Protect Independent Contractor Status
Visit: https://www.votervoice.net/NAR/campaigns/117111/respond
To send a message to your member of Congress to cosponsor H.R. 5419 to preserve 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 and unnecessary confusion.
In California, NAR research shows nearly 85% of real estate agents operate as independent contractors. The complex relationship between DOL’s final rule and California’s Assembly Bill 5 is raising questions and concerns about these agents’ rights and classification choices.
REALTORS® are asking Congress to align the FLSA with the IRC to ensure real estate professionals in California and nationwide can continue to operate their businesses and support economic growth in their communities without uncertainty from conflicting statutes and regulations.
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.
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