Do politicians know best how you should earn a living? The state of California seems to think so. But a new rule from the Department of Labor proposes a different vision — one driven by workers’ choices, not the government’s.

This proposed rule is good news for more than 70% of independent contractors who prefer their work arrangement over a traditional job, according to a recent Global Strategy Group survey.

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