Broad opposition meets NJ push to change rules on independent contractors

Broad opposition meets NJ push to change rules on independent contractors

Uber and Lyft drivers would be considered employees, not independent contractors, under new regulations proposed by New Jersey labor officials. The companies have opposed such moves. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)Business groups, gig workers, and freelancers are fighting what they say is the state’s latest attempt to limit the availability of independent contractor status that they say gives workers and businesses needed flexibility…