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A new study reveals how some union practices prioritize maintaining their political influence over delivering benefits.
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A new DOL regulation replaces the previous regulation with uncertainty, creating bias against independent contractor status.
This Key Vote Alert! letter was sent to the Members of the U.S. House of Representatives, supporting H.J. Res. 98, a resolution of disapproval under the Congressional Review Act to nullify the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) Final Rule on Joint-Employer Status.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce issued a statement today regarding the new employee and independent contractor classification rule from the Department of Labor.