Freelance Workers Sue US Department of Labor Over Biden Administration’s Independent Contractor Rule, Citing Unconstitutionality
Atlanta, Georgia – A group of freelance writers and editors has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Labor, challenging the legality of the Biden administration’s new rule that makes it harder for companies to classify workers as independent contractors. The four freelancers filed the lawsuit in a federal court in Georgia, arguing that the recently unveiled rule, which they consider to be vague, violates the U.S. Constitution. This lawsuit is the first to challenge the rule, which is set to take effect on March 11. The plaintiffs claim that the new rule is … Read more