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 →My Democracy doesn’t take a side — you choose your position below, and your message carries it. Sources represent one organization on each side; they don’t reflect My Democracy’s position.
This campaign is about this bill
S. 2984: Employee Rights ActWhat 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.
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Oct 8, 2025)
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