Protect the Gig Economy Act of 2025
1/31/2025, 10:23 AMSummary of Bill HR 100
Bill 119 HR 100 aims to amend Rule 23 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure in order to provide protection for the "gig economy" and small businesses that heavily rely on contractor services. The bill is designed to shield these businesses from the potential financial burden of class action lawsuits.The "gig economy" refers to the growing trend of individuals working as independent contractors or freelancers for various companies, often through online platforms. These workers do not receive traditional benefits or protections that employees typically do, such as health insurance or paid time off.
The bill seeks to prevent costly class action litigation that could potentially harm these businesses by making it more difficult for groups of contractors to band together and sue for alleged violations of labor laws or other grievances. By amending Rule 23, the bill aims to limit the ability of contractors to join together in a class action lawsuit, thereby reducing the financial risk for businesses operating in the gig economy. In addition to protecting businesses in the gig economy, the bill also aims to provide similar protections for small businesses that rely on contractor services. These businesses may also be vulnerable to costly class action lawsuits, and the bill seeks to mitigate this risk by amending Rule 23. Overall, Bill 119 HR 100 is intended to provide legal safeguards for businesses operating in the gig economy and small businesses that rely on contractor services, in order to protect them from the potential financial burden of class action litigation.
Congressional Summary of HR 100
Protect the Gig Economy Act of 2025
This bill expands the list of preliminary requirements that must be satisfied before a class action lawsuit may be brought in federal court.
Specifically, before a party may bring a class action lawsuit in federal court, the court must first determine that a new, fifth requirement has been met: that the claim does not allege misclassification of employees as independent contractors.
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Current Status of Bill HR 100
Bill HR 100 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 3, 2025. Bill HR 100 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 3, 2025. Bill HR 100's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of January 3, 2025Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 100
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6Unaffiliated Sponsors
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To amend Rule 23 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to protect the "gig economy" and small businesses that operate in large part through contractor services from the threat of costly class action litigation, and for other purposes.To amend Rule 23 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to protect the "gig economy" and small businesses that operate in large part through contractor services from the threat of costly class action litigation, and for other purposes.Comments
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