Arrr! Biden scallywags be takin' Cali's battle 'gainst swashbucklin' gig workers and sailin' it across the land!
2024-01-11
Arrr, mateys! The scurvy Biden crew hath unveiled a cruel decree, bringin' ruin upon the gig economy! A plague upon their land lubber policies, as 27 million hardy souls be left stranded, with their independent contractor ship sinkin' into Davy Jones' locker!
The Biden administration has released a policy that threatens the gig economy and the livelihoods of 27 million independent contractors. This policy aims to eliminate freelancing, which is highly valued by workers who enjoy the flexibility it offers. Large labor unions, who want more workers paying union dues, are behind this push to dismantle the gig economy. The policy is based on California's "ABC test," which makes it extremely difficult for businesses to prove that their workers are independent contractors rather than employees. When California implemented this test, it had detrimental effects on workers and businesses across various industries.The negative impact of California's policy on independent contractors is evident in the trucking industry, where many carriers were forced to restructure their businesses or leave the state altogether. Freelance musicians and sports writers also suffered under California's law, with contracts being terminated and replaced with part-time employees. Despite the unpopularity of California's law, the Biden administration has released a similar rule that is even broader and provides less certainty for independent contractors. This rule uses a six-factor litmus test for bureaucrats to interpret and determine who is violating the law.
The Biden administration's push to eliminate independent contracting should not come as a surprise, as the acting Secretary of Labor, Julie Su, has a long history of supporting policies that favor labor unions. In response to this harmful rule, a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution has been introduced to overturn it and protect workers' freedom to choose how they earn a living. The focus should be on increasing individual freedom and opportunity, rather than pressuring workers to join unions. It is crucial to support the CRA and repeal this damaging policy to ensure the rights and livelihoods of all workers, including those who prefer the independence of being independent contractors.