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Should Federal Law Make It Easier to Classify Gig Workers as Contractors?

The bill would set a federal test making many gig and app-based workers independent contractors. Supporters cite flexibility; critics say workers would lose benefits and protections. Where do you land?

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The case for

A clear contractor standard preserves flexible, independent work arrangements many gig workers prefer.

Source: U.S. Chamber of Commerce

The case against

Classifying workers as contractors denies them minimum wage, overtime, and other employee protections.

Source: National Employment Law Project

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This campaign is about this bill

S. 2984: Employee Rights Act

What it does

The Employee Rights Act would amend the National Labor Relations Act to require secret-ballot elections for union organizing, allow workers to vote on proposed strikes, and give employees the right to opt out of union dues used for political purposes.

Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC] (R-SC)Cosponsors: 10

Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Oct 8, 2025)

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