Labor Department’s new independent contractor rule is a mess. We need a clear national standard instead.
Two weeks ago, the U.S. Department of Labor released a new report. rule To distinguish between employees and independent contractors. It has also released more than 300 pages of “guidance” explaining the rules. Despite (or perhaps because of) this extensive guidance, this rule has caused widespread confusion.Some people I wondered How does it affect access […]
All eyes on New Hampshire’s independent voters following reports of Democrat meddling for Nikki Haley in Iowa
New Hampshire's undeclared and independents prepare for the nation's first presidential primary next week, following reports that Democrats took a bipartisan vote to support former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley during Monday's Iowa caucuses. Voters will be paying attention. Former President Donald Trump achieved a historic victory in the Hawkeye State, winning more than 50% […]
Democratic Party ID falls to new low while independent ID ties for high: Gallup
A new survey finds that while the number of voters supporting Democrats is at an all-time low, the number of independents continues to grow. Political independents have long been the largest political group in the United States. As of 2023, 43% of voters identify as independent, matching his previous record set in 2014. This was […]
Biden Admin Releases New Labor Rule Cracking Down On Independent Contractors
The Labor Department on Tuesday announced the final version of a rule that will force companies to recognize some workers as employees rather than independent contractors. The new rules go into effect on March 11 and rescind previous rules that established independent contractors as a separate class of workers under the Fair Labor Standards Act, […]