Rick Allen tweeted the following:
"Under these proposed changes, many Americans currently working as independent contractors would be considered traditional employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Independent contractors choose that status for a reason, but this change eliminates their free choice. (5/7)"Read on Twitter
Here are other recent tweets from Rick Allen:
"The COVID-19 pandemic showed us how important flexible work options are, but this rule change threatens to do away with those flexibilities that independent contractors currently enjoy, including the freedom to set their own hours and choose their work location. (6/7)"Read on Twitter"Read on Twitter
"Independent contractors like entrepreneurs and gig workers are critical to our economic recovery. I encourage everyone who will be affected by this overreaching rule change to participate in these forums and tell the Biden admin to stop its assault on workers' freedoms. (7/7)"Read on Twitter"Read on Twitter
"Here's the good news: the Department is required by law to hold a public forum on any proposed rule change. This is the best opportunity to make your voice heard before a decision is made. (2/7)"Read on Twitter