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Trump Challenges Biden's Contractor Rule with New Proposal

3/14/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump directs the Department of Labor to propose a rule clarifying worker classification.
The proposal seeks to replace the Biden administration's 2024 independent contractor rule, criticized for confusion.
It identifies two factors—the worker's control over work and their profit or loss—and emphasizes real-world arrangements over theoretical contracts.
The Labor Department invites public comments during a 60-day period ending April 28.

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U.S. President Donald Trump directs the Department of Labor to propose a rule clarifying worker classification.
The proposal seeks to replace the Biden administration's 2024 independent contractor rule, criticized for confusion.
It identifies two factors—the worker's control over work and their profit or loss—and emphasizes real-world arrangements over theoretical contracts.
The Labor Department invites public comments during a 60-day period ending April 28.