To the Editor:Re “The ‘Gig’ Label Is Being Used to Exploit Workers,” by Terri Gerstein (Opinion guest essay, Jan. 29):We are the freelance writers and editors Ms. Gerstein mentioned who are suing the Department of Labor over the independent contractor rule that will, as she said, “make it harder for employers to treat workers as independent contractors rather than employees.” So let us explain.
The independent contractor rule is just the latest in the Biden administration’s ongoing freelance-busting assault on our rights to be in business for ourselves.
Like the vast majority of independent contractors in America, we choose self-employment.
This rule, slated to take effect on March 11, will restrict our right to engage in business contracts with our clients on our own terms.
We hope the district court will invalidate the rule and protect our careers.
Persons:
Terri Gerstein, Jan, Gerstein
Organizations:
Department of Labor, Department, Labor, Biden
Locations:
America