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In this episode of American Potential, host Jeff Crank is joined by Austen Bannan to explore the evolving landscape of independent contract work. Bannan delves into the challenges and opportunities faced by independent contractors,

The coalition of 31 organizations, including Americans for Prosperity, Institute for the American Worker (I4AW), and Independent Women’s Forum (IWF), highlighted in its press release: “As a Congressional Review Act is being considered to rescind the Department of Labor’s (DOL) Independent Contractor rule which goes into effect today, 31 policy organizations sent a coalition letter to the U.S. Congress last week raising concerns with how the new rule would have a disastrous impact on entrepreneurs by improperly classifying many independent workers as employees against their will.”

Policies like minimum wages increase the cost of goods and services on lower income families. Plus, these policies deny more people the chance to earn an income by reducing jobs available. When those opportunities close, fewer people gain the skills and experience needed to climb the economic ladder towards successful, fulfilling careers.