Whether working full time for themselves or part time as contractors, picking up occasional gig work or having a side hustle, an estimated 64 million Americans performed some sort of independent work in 2023.
These aren’t just accountants or Uber drivers. They’re IT consultants, makeup artists, musicians, interpreters, fitness instructors, copy editors and truck drivers.
But now, their ability to be their own boss is in jeopardy. A Department of Labor rule, scheduled to take effect March 11, would significantly restrict the right to work as an independent contractor instead of being treated as an employee.
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