Misclassifying an employee as an independent contractor is not itself a violation of federal law, the National Labor Relations Board ruled Thursday in a victory for employers.

With the growth of the “gig economy,” many employers have designated workers as contractors. Contractors typically have fewer protections under the law and can’t form unions.

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