Final Rule on Independent Contractors will Protect Workers, Ensure Fair Wages

Tuesday, January 9, 2024

United Association of Union Plumbers and Pipefitters (UA) General President Mark McManus praised the final rule from the U.S. Department of Labor on the definition of independent contractors as a strong step to protecting fair wages for all workers:

“When President Trump made it easier to misclassify workers, unscrupulous contractors took full advantage and paid their workers less than they deserved. Today’s action rescinds that anti-worker rule and ensures that all Americans have the labor protections they deserve, including fair wages, safe jobsites, and quality healthcare,” said Mark McManus, General President of the United Association. “The final rule from the Biden Administration and the U.S. Department of Labor will restore the age-old criteria for determining whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor. Simply put: this rule will ensure the basic rights of all workers, consistent with the Fair Labor Standards Act.”