Biden Administration Pauses Enforcement of Gig-Worker Classification Rule

The Labor Department has halted implementation of a federal rule meant to protect gig workers by making it tougher to classify them as contractors. The Trump administration’s opposition to the rule, plus ongoing court battles, led the Biden team to suspend enforcement. This leaves millions of rideshare drivers, delivery workers, and freelancers in a gray area about wages, benefits, and protections. States like California still have their own laws, but the federal pause creates uncertainty nationwide.