Punching In: Marty Walsh Weighs His ‘Influence’ as DOL Secretary

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Ben Penn: Labor Secretary Marty Walsh’s opening days in office featured a reminder of the potential for clashes with the business lobby, as the Biden administration’s delay of the Trump-era gig contractor rule was challenged in federal court.

The former Boston mayor wasn’t in command of the U.S. Labor Department when it halted implementation of the Trump rule, which would make it easier for businesses to classify workers as independent contractors.

But now the new labor secretary has a high-stakes legal ...