Thomas P. Gies
Overview
Companies need experienced counsel to address the ever-changing dynamics of the modern workplace. That’s Tom Gies. Tom serves as a strategic partner to leading companies by helping them achieve their business objectives with creative solutions to complex labor and employment law challenges.
Career & Education
- University of Notre Dame, 1972
- The George Washington University Law School, J.D., 1976
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Supreme Court of the United States
Thomas's Insights
Client Alert | 6 min read | 01.22.24
The Department of Labor Publishes the Final Independent Contractor Rule
On January 10, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) published its final rule on Employee or Independent Contractor Classification under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”). Crowell & Moring previously reported on the proposed rule announced on October 11, 2022. The final rule rescinds the “core factors” independent contractor rule adopted by the Trump administration in 2021 and returns to a “totality of the circumstances” analysis for determining whether a worker is properly classified as an employee or independent contractor. According to the DOL, the new final rule institutes an analysis that better aligns with judicial precedent and the FLSA’s text and purpose. The final rule goes into effect on March 11, 2024.
Client Alert | 3 min read | 11.07.23
Practices
- Labor and Employment
- Labor and Employment Class Actions
- Wage and Hour
- Litigation and Trial
- Class Action Defense
- ERISA and Employee Benefits
- Executive Practice
- Employment Discrimination Counseling and Litigation
- Pay Equity
- Investigations
- Trade Secrets and Insider Threats Investigations
- Corporate Counseling, Governance and Compliance
- Emerging Companies and Venture Capital
- Labor and Employment Investigations
- Health Care
Industries
Thomas's Insights
Client Alert | 6 min read | 01.22.24
The Department of Labor Publishes the Final Independent Contractor Rule
On January 10, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) published its final rule on Employee or Independent Contractor Classification under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”). Crowell & Moring previously reported on the proposed rule announced on October 11, 2022. The final rule rescinds the “core factors” independent contractor rule adopted by the Trump administration in 2021 and returns to a “totality of the circumstances” analysis for determining whether a worker is properly classified as an employee or independent contractor. According to the DOL, the new final rule institutes an analysis that better aligns with judicial precedent and the FLSA’s text and purpose. The final rule goes into effect on March 11, 2024.
Client Alert | 3 min read | 11.07.23