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Work A New Labor Department Proposal Could End Up Stripping Some Workers of Their Rights

The Trump administration proposed a new rule this week that could make it more difficult for some workers to be classified as employees.

Keya Vakil Keya Vakil September 24, 2020 1:55 pm EDT
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Coronavirus 57 Million Americans Are Freelancers. The Unemployment System Is Completely Failing Us.

These are the obstacles facing freelancers—which include about 57 million Americans—applying for unemployment because of work lost due to coronavirus.

Danielle E. Owen Danielle E. Owen April 21, 2020 6:45 pm EDT

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