Platform Workers New DoL rule will make it harder to classify US workers as contractors iStock.com/Sundry Photography Image John van der Luit-Drummond Editor-in-Chief Wednesday 12 October 2022 Employers will find it much harder to treat workers as independent contractors if a new US Department of Labor rule that more broadly defines “employee” is approved. Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Platform Workers Malaysia cautioned against over-legislating growth-important gig sector Platform Workers From judges to politicians, reform of Australia’s gig economy may be just around the corner Platform Workers EU Commission: Gig economy companies required to prove workers are not employees Platform Workers UK union body wants digital right to access gig-economy workplaces