The Biden administration's gig worker rule is facing increasing resistance as major app platforms respond to a NYC wage law by limiting workers' hours, affecting tipping, and changing pay calculations. This move has sparked backlash from companies like Uber, GrubHub, and DoorDash. The rule, effective today, aims to reclassify many gig workers as employees, impacting the livelihoods of 27 million Americans.
Our worst fears are coming true: The Biden @USDOL's new freelance busting rule goes into effect today. The six-part test will forcibly reclassify many as employees. If you weren't caring before, now you should. #MyLaborMyChoice. Me in @townhallcom today https://t.co/4pOU2qbcce
Today, Biden’s independent contractor rule goes into effect, threatening the livelihoods of 27 million Americans who want the freedom to decide how they work. Real livelihoods are at stake, read these testimonials via @IWF from independent contractors across America ⬇️
BIDEN STUPIDITY: The Biden Admin is getting ready to murder the entire gig-work economy. Rather than allowing companies to classify gig workers as independent contractors, it would force them to consider these people employees. This adds a whole new layer of complexity and…
A wage law in New York City meant to protect food delivery workers is getting backlash from app companies like Uber, GrubHub and DoorDash. https://t.co/Bg1YHVcB4U
Some of the biggest app platforms, who oppose a recent NYC wage increase, responded by limiting workers' hours, making it more difficult for customers to tip, and changing how pay is calculated from week to week. https://t.co/6INwYQa37r
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Biden admin's gig worker rule facing growing pushback https://t.co/Yrm5CzbhxM