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On Monday, independent workers and advocates across New Jersey testified against a proposed rule that would threaten their livelihoods. Here are just some of the powerful testimonies from the roomful of people who showed up to fight this misguided rule.

Hands Off Worker Freedom: “No worker should be forced into a traditional 9-to-5 job. She should be able to work as she chooses while enjoying greater economic security.” Watch @PatricePinkFile testify before @GOPHELP ⤵️

Watch 10:15 am ET @IWF @patricepinkfile: @GOPHelp Freedom to Work: Unlocking Benefits for Independent Workers buff.ly/rg7fqRN

🚨🚨 Thank you to all three of my personal lawmakers in NJ's LD24--@MikeInganamort + @DawnFantasia_NJ + @parkerspace1--who just sent this POWERFUL letter to NJDOL urging total withdrawal of the independent-contractor rule 👊👊👊

NJ Independent Workers continue to speak out against this harmful proposed rule: "Reclassifying financial professionals as employees would take away that independence, reducing choices for the families who come to us seeking financial protection and peace of mind...I urge the…

Thrilled to see legislation that will empower independent workers pass Committee!

The Committee just passed four bills to empower workers and protect opportunities for student-athletes. Details on the bills and Chairman @RepWalberg's statement praising their passage ⤵️ edworkforce.house.gov/news/documents…

🚨🚨🚨 Three more DEMOCRATS in Trenton say proposed NJDOL rule would “hurt independent contractors” 🚨🚨🚨

Testimony from @thekimkavin at yesterday's @GOPHELP hearing on empowering independent contractors. Listen in to hear all about NJ's latest attack on independent workers.

Kim is an independent worker who chooses when and where to work—that’s her American Dream. But outdated labor laws block her and millions like her from accessing benefits like health care and retirement. It’s time to modernize our laws for today’s workforce.

"We should modernize labor laws to catch up on the 21st century and meet the needs of today's workers." @BillCassidy @GOPHELP held a hearing today on modernizing labor law and empowering independent workers. You can hear more of Cassidy's opening remarks here:…

New from me: “As I testified in May, my top recommendation is to give independent contractors meaningful seats at all of the policymaking tables. “This is what it looks like when some of the most powerful lawmakers in the country actually listen.” freelancebusting.com/p/us-senate-he…

This is the video they played live on @nj1015 this morning. I'm hearing there was so much audience outrage about NJDOL trying to hurt independent contractors that the station will be talking about the topic again tomorrow a.m. BRING THE NOISE 📢📢📢 youtu.be/eVKtpSU5bkg?si…

Today, Chair @SenBillCassidy, @SenatorTimScott, and @SenRandPaul unveiled a legislative package modernizing federal labor law to empower 27 million independent workers to access portable workplace benefits, like health care and retirement. help.senate.gov/rep/newsroom/p…

Follow (and cheer on!) the people in Washington who are trying to help independent contractors everywhere. Let them know we see them and appreciate them! @RepKiley @SenatorTimScott @SenBillCassidy @RepWalberg @RepMackenzie

AB 5 was such a disaster in California that countless industries vied for carveouts. For nail salons, the exemption ended this year. "Thousands of manicurists across the state found themselves in legal limbo over their employment status." Many of these workers "value their…

Tune in tomorrow at 8:10 a.m. Yours truly will be on drive time all across New Jersey with our biggest talk-radio station, giving the bureaucrats in Trenton the public flogging that they deserve for this horrible proposed independent-contractor rule. nj1015.com

"Empowering our workers with modern tools and flexible opportunities is essential for strengthening our economy and ensuring they can succeed in today's dynamic job market. The Modern Worker Empowerment Act reflects our commitment to innovation, flexibility, and growth for all…

New from me: New Jersey's Labor Department didn't livestream its public hearing about the proposed independent-contractor rule, so we got our own video of the testimony—and just broadcast some of it on @RideshareRodeo freelancebusting.com/p/njdol-cant-d…

New from me: If the freelance busters get this in New Jersey, the whole USA is next. Testimony: “Adopting this novel and highly selective interpretation of the ABC Test ... No other state in the country has implemented a law or regulation like this.” freelancebusting.com/p/bringing-the…

New from me: A Q&A with New Jersey's Tema Steele, who testified last week In New Jersey that we must preserve the independent-contractor model—which has served her and her clients well for 44 years now. freelancebusting.com/p/please-dont-…