Archive - Freelance Busting

Revolutionary Thinking

Miles Everson's book about self-employment dares to say 'the independent workforce puts the balance of power in the hands of labor.'

3 hrs ago •

Déjà Vu All Over Again

Reclassification attempts began with a media narrative, then blue-state legislation. The same thing is happening now with sectoral organizing.

Apr 14 •

Intent to Reconsider

New leadership at the U.S. Labor Department suggests it may rescind the Biden-Harris administration's independent-contractor rule.

Apr 8 •

President Trump's nominee for U.S. Labor Department solicitor wrote the Project 2025 chapter about independent contractors. Here's what it says.

Apr 7 •

March 2025

The Lost Report

A committee investigated the civil rights effects of California's Assembly Bill 5, but issued no report. These members say America needs to know what…

Mar 31 •

'Only Congress Can Stop the Madness'

A hearing this week strongly suggested that Republicans may use their congressional majority to protect independent contractors.

Mar 27 •

Beauties and the Beast

Two California assemblymen have introduced legislation to try and tame the ugly freelance-busting monster known as Assembly Bill 5.

Mar 24 •

Next Stop: Normalcy?

A hearing scheduled for March 25 on Capitol Hill could finally start straightening out the independent-contractor policy mess.

Mar 20 •

Maple, Elm and Oak

Policymakers say they're prioritizing Main Street over Wall Street. They should focus on independent contractors along America's side streets, too.

Mar 17 •

What (Hopefully) Comes Next

On this episode of Labor Relations Radio, host Peter List and I discussed the new U.S. Labor Secretary, independent-contractor legislation and more.

Mar 14 •

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The Ratio Reality

Protecting independent contractors is an 80-20 issue. Two bills in Congress show that on this one, Republicans stand with most Americans.

Mar 10 •

'That Was Certainly a Surprise'

The debate about Right to Work may offer clues about what comes next for independent contractors, too. A Q&A with Jace White.

Mar 6 •

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