Today, Fight For Freelancers USA submitted a 20-page public comment in strong opposition to the U.S. Department of Labor’s proposed rule to redefine independent contractors. This rule is written in a way that will misclassify millions of legitimate independent contractors as employees, damaging our incomes and, in some cases, destroying our entire livelihoods.
Category: Public Comment
Fight For Freelancers USA Public Comment: New USDOL Rule for Independent Contractors Should Be Put into Effect
Today, Fight For Freelancers USA submitted this public comment asking the Biden Administration to allow the new U.S. Labor Department Independent Contractor Rule to take effect. This rule should be implemented immediately to protect the majority of America’s independent contractors, who repeatedly say they want to remain independent contractors.
USDOL Independent Contractor Rule Should be Implemented Immediately
Today, Fight For Freelancers USA submitted this public comment, asking the Biden Administration to withdraw its delay of the new U.S. Labor Department Independent Contractor Rule. This rule should be implemented immediately to protect the majority of America’s independent contractors, who repeatedly say they want to remain independent contractors.
Public Comment on Proposed U.S. Labor Department Rule for Independent Contractors
Today, Fight For Freelancers USA submitted this public comment with regard to the U.S. Labor Department’s proposed rule for defining independent contractors under the Fair Labor Standards Act. We are grateful that USDOL is working to help us maintain our status as independent contractors.