Beacon Center Of Tennessee Files Lawsuit Challenging New Federal Gig Worker Rule

Tennessee’s Beacon Center Filed A Lawsuit Against The U.S. Department Of Labor Over Its Independent Contractor Rule On Behalf Of A Pair Of Nashville-Based Freelance Journalists.

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U.S. Dept Of Labor Proposes Rule That Could Turn Gig Economy Upside Down

The U.S. Department Of Labor Proposed A New Rule Tuesday That Would Overhaul How Independent Contractors Like Freelancers And Drivers For Ridesharing Apps Are Classified, Potentially Upending The Gig Economy That Has Exploded In Growth In Recent Years.

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Business And Labor Groups Battle Over PRO Act

Business Groups And Unions Are Going Head-to-head Over The Protecting The Right To Organize Act, A Democrat-backed Bill That Would Enact Sweeping Changes To Federal Labor Law That Passed In The House On March 9.

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Freelancers Better Equipped To ‘Weather COVID-19 Storm’

There Are Nearly 59 Million Freelance Workers In The U.S., Who Represent 36% Of The Total Workforce. Many Were Already Working From Home Before State Shutdown Orders Began.

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