Archive - Freelance Busting

'Please Don't Destroy My Career'

Insurance and financial advisors are in the crosshairs of New Jersey's anti-independent contractor plan. A Q&A with Tema Steele.

Jun 30 •

What A Trucking Nightmare

New Jersey's proposed independent-contractor rule poses a real threat to operations at the Port of NY&NJ. A Q&A with Lisa Yakomin.

Jun 26 •

The 2025 Battle of Trenton

Yesterday's public hearing about New Jersey's proposed independent-contractor rule was standing room only—just as in 2019.

Jun 24 •

Dude, Where's My Hearing?

New Jersey's Labor Department is poised to avoid most of the public at Monday's hearing on independent-contractor policy.

Jun 19 •

'Lawmakers Should Respect Freelancers'

An economist breaks down new research about the gig economy that shows it benefits freelance workers—until regulation steps in.

Jun 16 •

'Substantial Negative Impact'

Three state senators—all Democrats and committee chairmen—have big concerns about New Jersey's proposed independent-contractor rule.

Jun 13 •

Governor Murphy's 2019 task force report that kicked off the current wave of New Jersey freelance busting is riddled with questionable claims.

Jun 12 •

Yet another study correlates self-employment with favorable health and wellness—for women in particular.

Jun 9 •

And the Crowd Goes Wild

Supporting independent contractors isn’t anti-union. It’s having major stage presence in politics—to win a much bigger audience.

Jun 6 •

Read It and Weep

More attorneys weigh in on New Jersey's proposed independent-contractor rule. None of it is good for people who wish to be self-employed.

Jun 2 •

May 2025

Yet Again: 80/20

Another (yes, another) new study shows a strong majority that's firmly on the side of freedom to be an independent contractor.

May 27 •

The Tangled Web

In Congress this week, I detailed how "new" research that leads to freelance busting is actually as old as 1984—and in New Jersey, just plain wrong.

May 22 •

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