Monday, February 2, 2026

Tag: independent contractors

Biden’s DOL rule aims to protect workers from misclassification

This move, set to take effect in March, aims to provide clarity and protection for workers often caught in the ambiguity of employment classifications.

Why We’re All Becoming Independent Contractors

The most significant legal trend in the American workforce is “independent contractors,” which lessens companies' costs of having full-time employees. But is the trend contributing directly to low pay, irregular hours and job insecurity?

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Arrest and prosecute calls intensify after masked agents identified in Alex Pretti killing

Two federal officers involved in the Minneapolis shooting named as secrecy and accountability concerns deepen.

Ignoring China’s poverty alleviation success is costing us all

We need to prioritize the needs of the people over the profits of the elite.

A terrifying line is being crossed as federal immigration crackdown engulfs Minneapolis

Mayor Jacob Frey warns that aggressive ICE operations, alleged brutality, and federal pressure tactics are pushing Minneapolis into a constitutional crisis with national implications.

Trump demands $10 billion from IRS over tax leak as conflict concerns deepen

The lawsuit targets federal agencies Trump oversees and revives scrutiny of his finances, IRS security failures, and enforcement rollbacks.

Deaths in Minnesota drive rebellion against ICE funding as Sanders demands leadership purge

After U.S. citizens were killed by federal agents, lawmakers tie DHS money to accountability and warn of authoritarian enforcement.