Freelance Busting

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'Streamlined Regulations'
The U.S. Department of Labor has proposed a rule to clarify employee, independent contractor status under federal wage and hour laws.
 • Kim Kavin
Extremism vs. Entrepreneurism
New 98-page report puts New Jersey's rule proposal into historical and national context, with recommendations to protect independent contractors.
 • Kim Kavin
'Absolute Stalemate'
New data shows union membership still low as experts say labor policy is now as controversial as abortion in Washington, D.C.
 • Kim Kavin
'At A Crossroads'
Industry groups urge the National Labor Relations Board to restore certainty with independent-contractor rulemaking.
 • Kim Kavin
The AI Acceleration
Economist Liya Palagashvili raises an interesting question: Could the rise of artificial intelligence affect independent-contractor policy?
 • Kim Kavin
Yet Again, No Rideshare
Headlines often equate independent contracting with Uber and Lyft, but yet another study just showed that self-employed people are doing all kinds of…
 • Kim Kavin
Full Measure
Rescinding New Jersey's independent-contractor rule would demonstrate a real commitment to the values Governor Sherrill cites in her plans.
 • Kim Kavin
Over Ginger's Dead Body
A hot mic picked up this talk between New Jersey state Senator Paul Sarlo and Lieutenant Governor Dale Caldwell. It was a gut punch to women like me.
 • Kim Kavin
Executive Order No. 7
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill just paused all rulemaking, a move that at least stalls the Labor Department's proposed independent-contractor rule.
 • Kim Kavin
Freelance Busting
Freelance Busting
News and analysis about attacks on our right to choose self-employment, from a leader of the independent-contractor resistance

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