Protect independent contractors from job discrimination
Sponsored by Eleanor Holmes Norton
What the bill does
This bill would change several federal job discrimination laws so that independent contractors are treated as employees. That means companies could not discriminate against them based on race, age, disability, or genetic information. It would also apply equal pay rules to independent contractors.
The stakes
Millions of people work as independent contractors, such as gig workers and freelancers. If this bill becomes law, they would gain new legal protections against discrimination and would be entitled to equal pay for equal work.
- UberUBER
- LyftLYFT
- DoorDashDASH
- UpworkUPWK
- FiverrFVRR
What each side says
- Independent contractors face discrimination but have no legal protection under current civil rights laws.bill
- Treating independent contractors as employees for these laws ensures they are protected from unfair treatment based on who they are.bill
- Extending equal pay requirements to independent contractors helps close pay gaps for women and minorities in non-traditional work arrangements.bill
- Classifying independent contractors as employees could blur the line between employees and contractors, making it harder for businesses to use flexible work arrangements.report
- The bill could increase costs for companies that hire independent contractors, as they would need to comply with more employment laws.report
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