As reported in Forbes: “The world has changed, and turning back time isn’t an option. Time for everyone, including the unions, to recognize that the country has significant economic problems at the individual level. Cutting the livelihood of millions—with the full knowledge that there aren’t enough jobs to place them into—is irresponsible, selfish, short-sighted, unrealistic, and heartless.” … READ MORE …
Tag: PRO Act
U.S. House of Representatives Passes PRO Act, Set to Devastate Independent Contracting and Small Businesses Nationwide
10 Reasons to Hate ‘The Worst Bill in Congress’
From the National Retail Federation: “One provision has the potential to completely upend business models that allow individuals to work independently. The PRO Act would codify California’s controversial ABC test for classifying workers as either employees or independent contractors. That test severely limits opportunities for individuals to pursue independent work and has resulted in job losses in California.” … READ MORE …
House Vote on Union-Backed Bill Sets Up Test for 2020 Elections
As reported in Bloomberg Law: “House Democratic leadership’s decision to bring the bill up for a vote, fresh off organized labor providing important backing for the new North American trade deal, is part of a strategy to leverage union support in the fall elections. Democrats hope to use the bill’s worker-friendly platform to provide a boost at the polls in an election year when economic inequality will be a dominant theme.” … READ MORE …
