Federal independent-contractor and joint-employer proposals
DOL announced an independent-contractor proposal on February 26, 2026, proposing replacement of its 2024 analysis; the official agenda records February 27, 2026 NPRM publication. Regulatory agenda. It separately announced a joint-employer proposal on April 22, 2026. The official pages reviewed identify these as proposals; this research did not establish a subsequent final effective rule. Independent-contractor proposal FAQ; joint-employer proposal.
Recommended treatment: Do not underwrite savings from converting hotel employees into contractors, or assume an operator contract eliminates exposure. Recheck the final-rule status and applicable law immediately before a material staffing decision.
ADA website deadlines: avoid a scope error
DOJ’s specific Title II web-accessibility rule concerns state and local governments; its compliance dates were extended in April 2026. Private businesses open to the public are addressed under Title III, and DOJ separately maintains guidance that the ADA applies to web content. DOJ Title II implementation guidance; DOJ business web-accessibility guidance.
Recommended treatment: Do not present the public-sector extension as a private hotel’s accessibility grace period. Scope the hotel’s website, booking journey and physical accessibility work with the appropriate advisers.