A new rule from the Department of Labor threatens the livelihoods of independent workers across the country. Tell Congress to reject it!

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New Jersey regulators are pushing a new rule that would make it harder for independent workers to make a living. But workers are speaking out. They don't want this. Help stop this harmful rule at saveindependentwork.org/nj/
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Testimony from @thekimkavin at yesterday's @GOPHELP hearing on empowering independent contractors. Listen in to hear all about NJ's latest attack on independent workers.
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On Monday, independent workers and advocates across New Jersey testified against a proposed rule that would threaten their livelihoods. Here are just some of the powerful testimonies from the roomful of people who showed up to fight this misguided rule.
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Three influential state senators—all committee chairs—have serious concerns about a proposed New Jersey rule that would reclassify independent workers. Read more: freelancebusting.com/p/subst…
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Another testimonial from an independent worker who doesn't want to be reclassified against his will!
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Real workers are speaking out about why they love being independent, and what's at stake if their freedom gets taken away. Many of them, like Malcom, say being independent helps them do right by their clients.
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New Jersey's Department of Labor and Workforce Development wants to make it harder for independent workers in New Jersey to make a living.  It's time to SPEAK OUT📢📢📢 Tell NJ regulators and lawmakers to oppose this harmful rule! saveindependentwork.org/nj/
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Anthony, a contractor from New Jersey, shared why he is opposed to NJ's proposed rule that would reclassify workers against their will. "Doesn't everyone have the right...to determine their own livelihood?"
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Proposed New Jersey rule N.J.A.C. 12:11 could threaten the livelihoods of hundreds of thousands of independent workers by reclassifying them as W-2 employees against their will. Tell Trenton to reject the rule: bit.ly/4jMQV9S
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Replying to @MissLiyaP
@MissLiyaP dropped some serious knowledge in yesterday's @EdWorkforceCmte hearing. Thanks to her research, we know the ABC test CAUSES negative outcomes on jobs across the board.
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Thank you @RepKiley for trying to stop the rest of the country from following in California's disastrous lead when it comes to independent work. The Modern Worker Empowerment Act is just what independent workers across the country need to protect their livelihoods!
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ICYMI: @thekimkavin testifies before the @EdWorkforceCmte on protections for independent workers. "Today independent contractors in a all kinds of professions are raising our voices because this kind of policymaking directly targets our livelihoods."
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Let's make sure the rest of the county doesn't follow in California's footsteps. Protect independent work!
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Thank you @RepKiley for introducing two bills that will protect the rights of independent workers across the country. Hear some excellent testimony from today's @EdWorkforceCmte hearing on why the Modern Worker Empowerment Act would go a long way toward helping independent workers. ⬇️
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The nominee for Deputy Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling was asked about independent workers by @SenBillCassidy in his hearing with the Senate HELP Committee. Here was his response 👇 @GOPHELP
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The Senate HELP Committee has voted to approve Lori Chavez-DeRemer's nomination for Labor Secretary. Now, the rest of the Senate will vote on whether to confirm her. You can see @SenBillCassidy speech regarding her nomination here ⬇️ youtube.com/watch?v=EyURqTyl…
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ICYMI: @SenBillCassidy says "flexibility of independent work is ESSENTIAL" when asking Chavez-DeRemer's stance on the issue. Watch it here:
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A rule from former President Biden’s Department of Labor threatened the livelihoods of independent business owners and freelancers across the country. Tell Congress our next Labor Secretary must prioritize the rights of independent workers. saveindependentwork.org/#sec…
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