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Elizabeth Baker
Date: Jun 09, 2009

I have invested the past 5 years in expanding my own business providing services for a number of clients. I have never been more productive, successful, or happy than I have been as an independent contractor. The freedom and flexibility leaves me in full control to work as much or as little as I ...

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S.2882

The New Economy Workforce OPPOSES

Sponsor: Sen. John Kerry (D, MA)
Cosponsors: (0)

Sen. Kerry’s bill, the Taxpayer Responsibility, Accountability, and Consistency Act of 2009, (S. 2882) would modify the Internal Revenue Code rules for classifying workers as independent contractors for employment tax purposes.

H.R.3408

The New Economy Workforce OPPOSES

Sponsor: Rep McDermott, James (WA-7)
Cosponsors: (6)

Rep. McDermott introduced legislation that would make it more difficult for individuals to qualify as independent contractors. In addition to adding burdensome processes for companies who engage with contractors, the legislation also increases the penalties if a worker is misclassified. McDermott has expressed the desire to work with key stakeholders. Send an email or phone call to your member of Congress to express your desire to stay independent.

Legislation from the 110th Congress

Small Business Telework Promotion Act

The New Economy Workforce SUPPORTS

Sponsor: Rep. Udall, Mark (CO-2) (now U.S. Senator)
Cosponsors: (None)

Taxpayer Responsibility, Accountability, and Consistency Act

The New Economy Workforce OPPOSES

Sponsor: Rep McDermott, James (WA-7)
Cosponsors: (23)

Employee Misclassification Prevention Act

The New Economy Workforce OPPOSES

Sponsor: Rep Andrews, Robert E. (NJ-1)
Cosponsors: (23)

Independent Contractor Proper Classification Act

The New Economy Workforce OPPOSES

Sponsor: Former Sen. Obama, Barack (IL)
Cosponsors: (6)