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Recent legislative efforts to regulate independent contracting, such as California’s AB 5 law, have made it more difficult for millions of Americans to find and keep flexible work arrangements that better suit their lifestyle and income needs. During the COVID-19 pandemic, independent contracting has become indispensable in allowing workers to support their families and make […]
Brian Feulner, a California-based photojournalist, fears his state’s anti-independent contracting law could handcuff him to an employment status he tried — and shed — years ago: a full-time employee. Brian earned his college degree in photojournalism in 2005 and soon put his education and skills to use in California’s newspaper industry. He was employed by […]
Independent contracting has grown significantly over the past several years, up 22 percent from 2001 to 2016. Unfortunately, the increased popularity of these work arrangements has engendered calls from federal and state lawmakers to regulate them. These regulations will hurt millions of American workers who enjoy the flexibility freelance work provides, according to Erica Jedynak, […]
Independent contracting has been a blessing for those who prefer not to work in traditional office environments. The freedom to be their own boss, set their own hours, and work for a variety of employers has been appealing to many, especially women. But a year ago, California legislators passed Assembly Bill 5, officially declaring war […]
Americans for Prosperity’s sister organization, Americans for Prosperity Foundation, filed a public comment October 26 in support of a U.S. Department of Labor proposed rule to clarify criteria for determining the employment status of individuals. Implementing this rule is important for reflecting changes in employment in the 21st century as well as economic changes in […]
On Election Day, Floridians will vote on Amendment 2, a measure to incrementally raise the minimum wage from $8.56 to $15 per hour by 2026. But raising the minimum wage comes with a plethora of negative consequences that harm the very people it is intended to help. Before Floridians make their way to the polls […]
Arlington, Va. – Americans for Prosperity (AFP) applauded the Department of Labor for proposing a rule intended to protect individuals’ ability to pursue work as independent contractors. Independent contracting allows for flexible work arrangements that empower individuals to pursue meaningful work in a way that fits their lifestyle, create new entrepreneurial opportunities, and improve their […]
With the Fall 2020 school year under way, teachers and employees in the education sector face many unique challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic and the various actions our federal, state, and local governments are taking for K-12 education. What are teachers’ employment rights concerning freedom of association, including union membership? The following facts debunk […]
What do many fare drivers, real estate agents, optometrists, and hair stylists have in common? Often, they work as independent contractors, who perform services outside the direct control of an employer. Millions of Americans work as independent contractors. Unfortunately, regulators across the country are working to make it more difficult for independent contractors to provide their services. California’s AB5 law, for example, reclassifies millions of independent […]
