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New Rule Could Reclassify Freelance Workers as Employees

The Labor Department’s new worker classification rule could give freelance workers the same protections as employees. But do they want it?

Jo MeunierbyJo Meunier
October 12, 2022
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Freelance and gig workers in the U.S. could be on course to gain a host of federal labor protections, if a long-awaited proposal is approved. 

The Labor Department has released a new worker classification rule that would reclassify certain workers, such as freelance marketers and Uber drivers, as employees rather than independent contractors under the Fair Labor Standards Act. 

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This would have massive consequences on the flexible workforce, making them eligible for protections like minimum wage, overtime, Social Security, and unemployment insurance. 

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While such protections would be welcomed by many self-employed workers, others would defend their independent status, preferring to retain the flexibility and autonomy of a freelance or contractual worker. 

On the ‘employer’ side, some companies argue that re-classifying their workers as employees rather than contractors would devastate their business models. 

But there’s still a long way to go yet. Even if the rule is finalized, it will almost certainly be challenged in court. 

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Jo Meunier

Jo Meunier

Jo is Allwork.Space's Senior Editor for the UK and Europe. Jo has worked within business centre and coworking circles since 2009, researching and contributing written features for numerous industry publications. She reports on the latest market news and delves into local issues with one main objective: to champion the flexible workspace industry and its members.

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