Honored to be selected as the 2025 Best Employment Lawyers in Wichita by ThreeBestRated.com.  Attorney Trinidad Galdean is Board Certified in Labor and Employment Law and maintains other employment law-related Certifications.  When experience matters, contact the Galdean Law Firm. 

Honored to be selected as the 2025 Best Employment Lawyers in Wichita by ThreeBestRated.com.  Attorney Trinidad Galdean is Board Certified in Labor and Employment Law and maintains other employment law-related Certifications.  When experience matters, contact the Galdean Law Firm. 

The distinction between an employee and an independent contractor has always been pivotal in labor law, given the significant implications it holds for taxation, benefits, and legal protections. The US Department of Labor’s (DOL) March 1, 2025, change on defining “independent contractor” introduces substantial modifications to the criteria previously used for enforcement purposes.

New Definition Effective March 1, 2025

The DOL's new rule introduces a more streamlined and focused test that emphasizes two core factors:

• Control: The new rule prioritizes the level of control the worker has over their work. A worker is more likely to be considered an independent contractor if they have substantial control over the performance of their tasks, including setting their own hours, selecting their projects, and having the ability to work for multiple clients.
• Economic opportunity for profit or loss: The focus here is on whether the worker can realize a profit or incur a loss based on their managerial skill, rather than being compensated solely on the basis of time spent working or piece rate.
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Government inspections and audits can happen without warning. Whether it’s the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the Department of Labor (DOL), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), or another agency, employers must be prepared to respond lawfully and strategically. 

Attorney Trinidad Galdean was recognized as a 2023 Super Lawyer in Employment & Labor Law.  Super Lawyer selects the top 5% of attorneys to the Super Lawyer list each year.

The Galdean Law Firm is honored to have attorney, Trinidad Galdean, recognized as a 2022 Super Lawyer.  Trinidad practices include, Employment & Labor Law, Immigration, and Business law.
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Galdean Law Firm is honored to have Trinidad Galdean selected as a 2021 Super Lawyer in Employment & Labor Law. 

We are happy to announce the opening of the Oklahoma office for Galdean Law Firm.  It is located at 3030 NW Expressway, Ste. 200 in Oklahoma City. We look forward to continuing to assist current clients and future clients in Oklahoma. 

Attorney, Trinidad Galdean, was selected again as one of the Top 3 Employment Attorneys in Wichita, Kansas by ThreeBestRated.com for 2021.  He advises Employers, Management, and Employees on employment law matters.  He is a frequent speaker for employers, human resource professionals, and associations in various employment and immigration issues.
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