Trump administration moves to nix Biden-era limits on independent contractors - Reuters
Trump administration moves to nix Biden-era limits on independent contractors Reuters
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"Following years of advocacy led by ATA, the Trump Administration’s proposal represents a significant step forward to defend the livelihoods of the hundreds of thousands of truckers who choose to work as independent contractors."
— Chris Spear , Executive
"Rescinding this rule puts power back into gig workers’ hands."
— Hope Ledford , Activist
"The department’s proposed rule seeks to protect these workers’ entrepreneurial spirit and simplify compliance for American job creators navigating a modern workplace, all while maintaining robust protections for employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act."
— Lori Chavez-DeRemer , Politician
"Flexibility and freedom matter. For millions of Americans, independent contracting is a way to start a business, earn extra income, support a family, or turn a good idea into a real opportunity."
— Tim Walberg , Politician
Key People
Chris Spear is the President & CEO of the American Trucking Associations.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Hope Ledford is the Director of Civic Innovation Policy at Chamber of Progress.
Chavez-DeRemer is a former congresswoman who served in Trump's cabinet as Labor Secretary.
Tim Walberg is the Education and Workforce Committee Chairman.
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The U.S. Department of Labor proposed repealing a 2024 rule that made it harder to classify workers as independent contractors, aiming to replace it with a standard focusing on company control over workers.
The U.S. Department of Labor proposed repealing a 2024 rule that made it harder to classify workers as independent contractors, aiming to replace it with a standard focusing on company control over workers.
The American Trucking Associations commended the Trump Administration for proposing an independent contractor rule that rescinds a Biden-era classification standard, aiming to protect over 350,000 independent truckers.
The Department of Labor formally rescinded the 2024 independent contractor rule under the Fair Labor Standards Act, impacting millions of workers in app-based, freelance, and contract work, restoring flexibility for gig workers.
The Department of Labor proposed a rule to make it easier for employers to classify workers as independent contractors, moving away from Biden-era rules that treated gig workers more like regular employees.
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