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The ABC Test Defense
New Jersey's acting Labor Commissioner says no matter what happens with the independent-contractor rule, this troubling regulatory language will remain.
Apr 22
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Kim Kavin
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The Crowd Wants More
Yet another public session about independent-contractor policy is overwhelmingly on the side of freedom to be self-employed.
Apr 17
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Kim Kavin
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How to Give the Worst People the Boot
Research from MBO Partners says 98% of independent contractors are either satisfied or very satisfied with their client relationships.
Apr 10
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Kim Kavin
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March 2026
Four Lies And A Truth
The New Jersey AFL-CIO included some real whoppers in an email to state legislators about independent-contractor policy.
Mar 31
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Kim Kavin
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'A Fantastic Opportunity'
On NJBIA's "Minding Your Business," I explained how New Jersey has a real chance to become a national leader on independent-contractor policy.
Mar 27
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Kim Kavin
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11:31
The Affordability Angle
63.5% of people who find freelancing appealing said the rising cost of living influenced their interest in project-based work, per iHire research.
Mar 25
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Kim Kavin
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The Minnesota Lingo
At a recent hearing, the term "misclassification fraud" was hammered into the public record, along with yet another claim about "billions" of dollars.
Mar 19
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Kim Kavin
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‘Dangerous’
The dark side of U.S. history is littered with deeply disturbing invective. From racists. From sexists. And increasingly, from freelance-busting…
Mar 13
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Kim Kavin
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The 21st Century Worker Act
U.S. Senator Mike Lee introduces a bill to address what he describes as federal policy that is 'openly hostile to flexible work arrangements.'
Mar 9
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Kim Kavin
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'This Fight Is Still Not Over'
On NJ101.5 last night, host Eric Scott and I discussed why New Jersey's proposed independent-contractor rule must be rescinded.
Mar 4
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Kim Kavin
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9:11
The Uber Narrative
Some big media brands covered last week's independent-contractor policy news in wildly misleading ways.
Mar 2
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Kim Kavin
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February 2026
'Streamlined Regulations'
The U.S. Department of Labor has proposed a rule to clarify employee, independent contractor status under federal wage and hour laws.
Feb 26
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Kim Kavin
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