Archive - Freelance Busting

When I read this comment supporting New Jersey's proposed rule, I suspected it was an AI fake. I was right, and I was wrong. Reality complicates…

Nov 17 •

Let's Do This, Jersey

Two items were just introduced in the state Legislature. One would protect a few kinds of independent contractors. The other could help us all.

Nov 13 •

Legal Services of New Jersey argues in its public comment that a plumber isn't in a law firm's usual course of business, but a landscaper very well may…

Nov 10 •

The Double Down

This coalition, backed by hundreds of millions of dollars, filed a New Jersey comment that adds more influence from NELP, Dēmos and the Teamsters.

Nov 7 •

A Way To Move Forward

Americans are divided on a lot of things, but not on the desire to be our own bosses—or on the need for both political parties to protect that freedom.

Nov 5 •

It's Election Day in New Jersey, and independent-contractor policy is on the ballot.

Nov 4 •

October 2025

'This Rule Will Not Stand'

A Q&A with New Jersey gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli about independent-contractor policy.

Oct 31 •

The 'Rampant' Three

In its comment, New Jersey Building and Construction Trades Council pushes far-reaching independent-contractor policy, citing only a few bad actors.

Oct 27 •

New Jersey's lawsuit against Amazon is the lead story, but several plot twists are in the timing, the press release and a related public comment.

Oct 23 •

Yes, This Comment Counts

The Public Justice Center urges New Jersey to proceed with its independent-contractor rule because of five people the nonprofit met in Maryland.

Oct 20 •

The Fascinating Footnotes

In its public comments about New Jersey's independent-contractor rule, the Workplace Justice Lab cites several studies worth a closer look.

Oct 15 •

Lawyers, Money and the Mob

This comment urges New Jersey to restrict independent contractors in part because of how organized crime infiltrated the Teamsters.

Oct 13 •

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