"Opposition Mounts Against Biden Administration's Gig Worker Rule"

The Biden administration is facing backlash over a new Department of Labor rule that would re-classify millions of gig workers as employees, with trade groups, small business advocates, lawmakers, and independent workers themselves scrambling to stop the rule. Critics argue that the rule threatens the livelihoods of gig workers and could have major consequences for industries that heavily rely on independent contractors. Multiple lawsuits have been filed against the administration, and Republicans in Congress have introduced a resolution to overturn the rule, warning that it jeopardizes the gig economy and the ability of millions of Americans to work as independent contractors.