HR. 1319Introduced
Modern Worker Empowerment Act
Sets a federal labor law test for classifying workers as independent contractors rather than employees for wage and collective bargaining protections
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Sets a federal labor law test for classifying workers as independent contractors rather than employees for wage and collective bargaining protections
Key points
- Establish independent contractor standard
- Limit worker classification factors
Current status
Where it stands
Status
Introduced
Latest action
2026-02-20 — Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 431.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedLabor and EmploymentLabor standardsSelf-employed