Archive - Freelance Busting

'Overkill Effect'

This public comment opposing New Jersey's proposed independent-contractor rule shows harm already occurring. A Q&A with economist Liya Palagashvili

14 hrs ago •

'Get the Hell Out of My Business'

Longtime news anchor Ken Rosato—an independent contractor himself—had some choice words on-air yesterday about New Jersey's proposed rule.

Aug 6 •

'Far Beyond Reasonable Regulation'

The New Jersey Chamber of Commerce—with 159 local and regional chambers—urges the Labor Department to rethink its independent-contractor proposal.

Aug 5 •

'Virtually Impossible'

State Senator Angela McKnight adds her voice to the full-throated chorus of concerns about New Jersey's proposed independent-contractor rule.

Aug 4 •

'Significantly Limit Opportunities'

It's now 19 legislators—Democrats and Republicans alike—urging New Jersey's Labor Department to stop, think and respect independent contractors.

Aug 1 •

July 2025

The "Luigi" Threat

A disinformation campaign just launched against the Modern Worker Empowerment Act. It has already inspired alarming language and suggestions of…

Jul 31 •

'Hear The Terrified Voices'

Three more New Jersey lawmakers just slammed the state's Department of Labor over its proposed independent-contractor rule.

Jul 29 •

Where's The Beef?

State and federal regulators—even when they look for years—can't seem to find nearly as much misclassification as the freelance busters claim exists.

Jul 28 •

'This Is No Choice At All'

The NFIB just urged New Jersey's Department of Labor to withdraw its proposed independent-contractor rule. A Q&A with attorney Elizabeth Milito.

Jul 24 •

'Would Devastate Families'

Senator Parker Space, Assemblywoman Dawn Fantasia and Assemblyman Mike Inganamort just urged NJDOL to withdraw its independent-contractor rule.

Jul 23 •

'Far-Reaching Consequences'

Three more Democrats in the New Jersey Legislature just urged NJDOL to rethink its stance: "The proposed rule would hurt independent contractors."

Jul 22 •

And May I Please Add...

Two big moments from last week's Capitol Hill hearing, and a few things I had hoped to tell Senators Bernie Sanders and Josh Hawley.

Jul 21 •

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