H.R. 8272 — To classify qualified locum tenens professionals and advanced care practitioners as independent contractors for the purposes of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 and the National Labor Relations Act.

H.R. 8272 — To classify qualified locum tenens professionals and advanced care practitioners as independent contractors for the purposes of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 and the National Labor Relations Act. | JustPolicyThe purpose of this legislation is to officially classify certain healthcare professionals, specifically locum tenens professionals and advanced care practitioners, as independent contractors rather than employees. This classification affects how these individuals are treated under two important federal laws: the Fair Labor Standards Act and the National Labor Relations Act.