1. United States
2. Mich.
3. Letter

This legislation seeks to redefine the criteria for determining whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor under the Fair Labor Standards Act and National Labor Relations Act. While supporters argue it provides clarity, critics contend it would erode worker protections and make it easier to misclassify employees as independent contractors, depriving them of minimum wage, overtime pay, and other labor rights. I urge you to carefully consider the potential negative impacts on workers and vote against this bill, which appears skewed towards corporate interests over protecting worker rights and livelihood. Our labor laws should prioritize the welfare of working Americans, not facilitate practices that could enable exploitation. Please stand up for your constituents by rejecting measures that diminish hard-won worker protections.