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Making Sure Independent Contractors Are Not Employees in Disguise

By Donald W. Hudspeth | Published September 10, 2025 | Posted in construction law | Tagged Tags: contractor, employee, worker | Leave a comment

Engaging independent contractors rather than hiring traditional employees can offer significant benefits, ranging from increased flexibility to cost savings. But the arrangement is not without risks, particularly regarding compliance with wage-and-hour laws and other regulations. Among the advantages of independent contractors for a business are these: They can be engaged for specific projects — This Read More

U.S. DOL Shifts Stance on Classification of Independent Contractors

By Donald W. Hudspeth | Published July 9, 2025 | Posted in wage and hour compliance | Tagged Tags: contractor, healthcare, investment | Leave a comment

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has recently altered its standards regarding classification of workers as independent contractors under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This adjustment marks a significant departure from the previous, more rigorous interpretation of standards set under the Biden administration, impacting a wide array of employment sectors. In 2021, the DOL Read More

Common Issues Arising Under Construction Contracts

By Donald W. Hudspeth | Published May 22, 2024 | Posted in construction law | Tagged Tags: Construction Contracts, contractor, Phoenix construction | Leave a comment

Construction projects are intricate undertakings, and even the most meticulous plans can encounter unforeseen issues. These challenges often surface in the form of disputes arising from the contract itself. Here are some common sticking points and methods for dealing with them. One frequent source of contention stemming from construction contracts is whether the work was Read More

Customers’ Remedies for Construction Delays

By Donald W. Hudspeth | Published March 20, 2024 | Posted in construction law | Tagged Tags: Construction projects, contractor, seek damages | Leave a comment

Construction projects are often intricate undertakings and delays are a frustratingly common occurrence. While a minor setback might be understandable, significant delays can wreak havoc on a customer’s finances. What happens when the wait for the job to start or progress stretches from weeks to months? A busy construction industry can be a double-edged sword Read More

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Donald W. Hudspeth

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Attorney Donald W. Hudspeth has more than twenty years’ experience practicing corporate and business law. Before attending law school, Mr. Hudspeth held a stock brokers license at the age of 21 and owned his own business at the age of 23. He was a business law professor at Arizona State University, West Campus, and has conducted classes and seminars for a number of higher institutions and organizations. Mr. Hudspeth has published two books on law and is the founder of the radio programs Law on the Edge and Law Talk.

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