Worker misclassification is driving down wages and stripping protections for immigrant workers and workers of color.
The U.S. Labor Department recently finalized a rule that reinforces the Fair Labor Standards Act —our federal law establishing a federal minimum wage, a right to an overtime wage, and child labor protections—for workers.
When it comes to independent contractor misclassification in the 'gig economy,' some are quick to point to the benefits of so-called flexibility, arguing that it is a worthwhile tradeoff.
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