Archive - Freelance Busting

They Have Learned Nothing

New Jersey Democrats tried, and failed, to pass freelance-busting legislation in 2019-20. They're at it again now with bureaucratic rule-making.

15 hrs ago •

April 2025

Doctor's Orders

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, who chairs the committee that handles independent-contractor legislation, just laid out his policy vision.

Apr 28 •

'These Freelancers Are Thriving'

New research from Upwork says skilled independent contractors are outpacing full-time employees in earning power, AI adoption and more.

Apr 24 •

Revolutionary Thinking

Miles Everson's book about self-employment dares to say 'the independent workforce puts the balance of power in the hands of labor.'

Apr 21 •

Déjà Vu All Over Again

Reclassification attempts began with a media narrative, then blue-state legislation. The same thing is happening now with sectoral organizing.

Apr 14 •

Intent to Reconsider

New leadership at the U.S. Labor Department suggests it may rescind the Biden-Harris administration's independent-contractor rule.

Apr 8 •

President Trump's nominee for U.S. Labor Department solicitor wrote the Project 2025 chapter about independent contractors. Here's what it says.

Apr 7 •

March 2025

The Lost Report

A committee investigated the civil rights effects of California's Assembly Bill 5, but issued no report. These members say America needs to know what…

Mar 31 •

'Only Congress Can Stop the Madness'

A hearing this week strongly suggested that Republicans may use their congressional majority to protect independent contractors.

Mar 27 •

Beauties and the Beast

Two California assemblymen have introduced legislation to try and tame the ugly freelance-busting monster known as Assembly Bill 5.

Mar 24 •

Next Stop: Normalcy?

A hearing scheduled for March 25 on Capitol Hill could finally start straightening out the independent-contractor policy mess.

Mar 20 •

Maple, Elm and Oak

Policymakers say they're prioritizing Main Street over Wall Street. They should focus on independent contractors along America's side streets, too.

Mar 17 •

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