House Republicans advanced legislation that would block a US Department of Labor rule that makes it harder for companies to classify workers as independent contractors.
The Committee on Education and the Workforce voted 21-13 Thursday on the measure brought under the Congressional Review Act, siding with business groups and gig employers that oppose the rule. The resolution now heads to the House floor, where it’s expected to pass before it heads to the Democratic-controlled Senate.
Congressional Republicans and business groups have said the regulation—which took effect March 11—will dramatically impact the gig economy and threatens entrepreneurship. The rule changes ...
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