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A new rule from the Department of Labor threatens the livelihoods of independent workers across the country. Tell Congress to reject it!

[Save Independent Work @SaveIndWork]

New Jersey regulators are pushing a new rule that would make it harder for independent workers to make a living.

But workers are speaking out. They don't want this.

Help stop this harmful rule at https://t.co/JsvF1IL2sr

[Kim Kavin @thekimkavin]

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New from me:

I fully understand how incredible these findings appear to be, but it is fair to say that 99% of all written public comments are opposed to New Jersey’s proposed independent-contractor rule.

Here's the breakdown.

https://t.co/F5dZnlEfhI

[Save Independent Work @SaveIndWork]

"California, under Gov. Gavin Newsom, enacted foolish reclassification legislation (Assembly Bill 5 or AB5). AB5 destroyed the livelihoods of 10.5% of self-employed Californians and plunged overall employment by 4.4% across over 600 occupations, according to Freelancers Against AB5. Entire professions dominated by women, such as transcribers, were wiped out. Now, other states like New Jersey are copycatting these policies. This is a disastrous labor policy, especially for women."

[Independent Women @IWF]

Let's stop polarizing women's choices about work and family | @PatricePinkFile via @USATODAY

"Women want flexibility in different phases of their lives. Even if some women are leaving the 9-to-5, that does not mean they've left careers or gainful work."
https://t.co/4Rm6hCwi0l

[Save Independent Work @SaveIndWork]

In recent weeks, bipartisan resistance to the NJDOL’s proposed worker classification rule has intensified. There are now some two dozen state legislators who have taken a public stand against the proposed rule. https://t.co/LR5Nqgvw7X

[Kim Kavin @thekimkavin]

This was Governor Murphy's response live on-air just now to my tweet earlier today:

[Save Independent Work @SaveIndWork]

NJ lawmakers announced their intention to introduce legislation that would declare the new Department of Labor and Workforce Development rules concerning the employment status test for independent contractors inconsistent with legislative intent, if the Department doesn’t respond to the public outcry and rescind or satisfactorily modify their proposed rule changes.

Both Democrats and Republicans in the Legislature have formally opposed the rule proposal and urged NJDOL to abandon the proposal.

https://t.co/WKCyi4mJaC

[Fight for Freelancers USA @Freelancers_USA]

Our response to the NJ DOL proposed IC rule:

This proposed rule is a direct attack on everyone’s fundamental freedom to earn a living as an entrepreneur, promulgated in remorseless defiance of our nation’s promise of liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

https://t.co/eNe6JC6IXg

[Save Independent Work @SaveIndWork]

"Can labor policy get any worse than destroying flexible jobs and driving self-employed professionals out of work? California did this by cracking down on freelance and gig work, leading to devastating results for its independent workforce and small businesses a few years ago. Now, New Jersey is set to replicate this hardship in the Garden State."

https://t.co/kkuPisjodA

[Kim Kavin @thekimkavin]

New from me:

This public comment opposing New Jersey's proposed independent-contractor rule shows that harm is already occurring—particularly to women.

A Q&A with economist ⁦@MissLiyaP⁩ https://t.co/NWXBNDeq4d

[Kim Kavin @thekimkavin]

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New Jersey state Senator John Burzichelli, a Democrat, adds his voice to the bipartisan chorus calling on NJDOL to rethink its proposed independent-contractor rule.

He's the 18th legislator in Trenton that I'm aware of who has spoken out as of this morning.

[Kim Kavin @thekimkavin]

Tomorrow is the deadline to file public comments opposing New Jersey's proposed independent-contractor rule.

Email [email protected] and reference “Proposed New Rules: N.J.A.C. 12:11 ABC Test; Independent Contractors”

Or fill out the form at https://t.co/rLiV3pU89z

[Kim Kavin @thekimkavin]

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Three more Democrats just came out on the side of independent contractors in New Jersey.

Senator Diegnan is chairman of the state Senate Transportation Committee.

Thank you @PatrickDiegnan + @RKarabinchak + Assemblyman Stanley 👏👏👏

[Save Independent Work @SaveIndWork]

More NJ legislators are calling out the state's misguided proposed rule on independent contractors, saying it will "punish workers" and "literally cost people their livelihoods."

https://t.co/gFoBn7NtMa

[Kim Kavin @thekimkavin]

New from me:

State and federal regulators—even when they look for years—can't seem to find nearly as much misclassification as the freelance busters claim exists.

I find myself asking a question that I learned as a kid by watching TV commercials...

https://t.co/gvRLlCZ36O

[Kim Kavin @thekimkavin]

🚨🚨 Thank you to all three of my personal lawmakers in NJ's LD24--@MikeInganamort + @DawnFantasia_NJ + @parkerspace1--who just sent this POWERFUL letter to NJDOL urging total withdrawal of the independent-contractor rule

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[Save Independent Work @SaveIndWork]

NJ Independent Workers continue to speak out against this harmful proposed rule:

"Reclassifying financial professionals as employees would take away that independence, reducing choices for the families who come to us seeking financial protection and peace of mind...I urge the department not to take away the career that allowed me to serve the people in my community while helping me stand on my own two feet and raise my children."

https://t.co/CjRLXCUu1U

[Save Independent Work @SaveIndWork]

Thrilled to see legislation that will empower independent workers pass Committee!

[House Committee on Education & Workforce @EdWorkforceCmte]

The Committee just passed four bills to empower workers and protect opportunities for student-athletes. Details on the bills and Chairman @RepWalberg's statement praising their passage ⤵️

https://t.co/HxCmaWneFh

[House Committee on Education & Workforce @EdWorkforceCmte]

The Committee just passed four bills to empower workers and protect opportunities for student-athletes. Details on the bills and Chairman @RepWalberg's statement praising their passage ⤵️

https://t.co/HxCmaWneFh

[Kim Kavin @thekimkavin]

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Three more DEMOCRATS in Trenton say proposed NJDOL rule would “hurt independent contractors”

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[Save Independent Work @SaveIndWork]

Testimony from @thekimkavin at yesterday's @GOPHELP hearing on empowering independent contractors.

Listen in to hear all about NJ's latest attack on independent workers.