Labor Department announces plan to roll back Biden gig worker rule

The Department of Labor proposed a rule on Tuesday that would make it easier for employers to classify workers as independent contractors not subject to minimum wage, a change from Biden rules meant to treat gig workers more like regular employees.

The Labor Department said that the new rule would rescind a 2024 rule that was finalized under former President Joe Biden, and return the process to a standard that is similar to what it was back in 2021. The change is notable given the rise of gig workers like rideshare drivers in recent years.

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