WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The U.S. Small Business Administration Office of Advocacy submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor concerning that a proposed rule redefining the status of independent contractors under federal labor statutes, including the Fair Labor Standards Act, Family Medical Leave Act, and Migrant Seasonal Worker Protection Act. The proposed rule, issued by the Wage and Hour Division of the Department of Labor on February 27, 2026, seeks to restore a test prioritizing two core factors: the nature and degree o more ST