Debbie Abrams Kaplan
@KaplanInk
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NYC-area freelance #journalist, #contentmarketing writer: #medical #health #oncology #supplychain #business. Sites: https://t.co/zIFw23E36g https://t.co/0w5rweCVU6
New Jersey, USA
Joined February 2009
Private equity has its hands in nearly every industry today, often resulting in massive layoffs, higher costs, bankruptcy and more. Some legislators say more regulation is needed, but experts disagree on how to go about it. @KaplanInk reports. https://t.co/gUJn95AuKP
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Patrice Onwuka "Despite this outcome, this case isn’t over: These fearless women @TheKimKavin, @JenSinger, Deborah Abrams Kaplan @KaplanInk, and @karonwarren) plan to appeal their case... They plan to continue fighting for their right to work and to be free of overburdensome,
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Interesting @HarvardBiz article on working w/ freelancers v. employees. "...people with the most sought-after skills are more than likely to be freelancers." #FightForFreelancers
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Companies today are facing a big talent-management challenge. They simply do not have the capabilities they need in-house to transform their offerings, processes, and infrastructures—and they’re...
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Good radio appearance with @KaplanInk of @Freelancers_USA and our attorney Wilson Freeman of @PacificLegal talking about the U.S. Labor Department independent contractor rule. #FightForFreelancers
https://t.co/bmYxOJwxts
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The freedom of choice. The flexibility to decide one's own schedule. The dream of running your own business. These are the stakes as the U.S. Department of Labor implements a new independent contractor classification rule. #trucking #ProtectICs
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What could happen if Chevron deference is overturned? Attorneys @StuartMGerson and Robert Wanerman discuss the impact on lower courts and federal agencies, in @MHExecutive @KaplanInk. #Litigation #Healthcare
https://t.co/yrVWNqhFKW
managedhealthcareexecutive.com
Two herring fishing businesses are challenging the so-called Chevron deference that gives federal agencies considerable leeway in setting regulations. The Supreme Court heard their cases in January.
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This International Women’s Day I’m celebrating the original founders of #FightForFreelancers—@KaplanInk, @JenSinger & @thekimkavin—who started the fight in 2019 against #FreelanceBusting legislation. Sadly, that fight continues today. #iwd2024 #iwd24
https://t.co/PfeoZRlpuB
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The USDOL’s new independent contractor rule is supposed to protect freelancers like us. Instead, it threatens our livelihoods.
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Independent contractors (like me) nationwide are grateful to @KevinKileyCA for his tireless work to protect our ability to make a great living the way WE want. #FightForFreelancers #WhatTheHellDOL
Rep. @KevinKileyCA has taken up a curious cause in his first term in Congress: The freshman lawmaker has made it his mission to tank the nomination of a fellow Californian, Julie Su, to lead President Joe Biden’s Labor Department.
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@shiramstein @wuzhappn1 @KevinKileyCA "Mission"? "Curious cause"?! Former Assemblyman @KevinKileyCA / Congressman @RepKiley is actually doing his job: representing his constituents in an ongoing battle for our survival, while #union reps @LorenaSGonzalez & @ActSecJulieSu wage wars on our careers w/ #AB5 & @USDOL Rule
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Until you stop #FreelanceBusting regulations like the @USDOL IC rule that would harm the livelihoods of 72 MILLION Americans , you can’t claim to invest in an “inclusive economy” for ALL workers. You’re supposed to represent us all, @ActSecJulieSu. #FightForFreelancers
The Biden-Harris administration is investing in an inclusive economy that creates good jobs across the country. At @USDOL, we’re focused on making sure those good jobs are equitable and accessible to ALL workers ⬇️ https://t.co/ehWVXjnTcf
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Yup, I was in that room and spoke early in the comment period. Jessica Looman left the room after making her comments. The only @USDOL people left were apparently notetakers. I say apparently because we asked for their names. No one would tell us. #WhatTheHellDOL
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After this morning, I'm more frightened for my career than ever. 😪 I spent 6+ years building up the small business I have today. @ActSecJulieSu & @jesslooman want me to go back to staffing agencies. Why? #freelancebustingisdisgusting #fightforfreelancers
Our economy and workforce are about to be thrown into chaos. Administrator Looman and Julie Su came up with the new Independent Contractor rule. Yet she couldn’t say how it would apply to millions of American workers.
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Contact your member of Congress. Ask them to co-sponsor Rep. Kiley's use of the Congressional Review Act to stop the USDOL's anti-independent contractor rule from taking effect. Taking action costs you nothing but an email or a phone call. #FightForFreelancers
The Biden Administration and Department of Labor continue to target gig workers and independent contractors. My CRA will stop this government overreach and protect independent workers’ right to pursue their dreams.
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@dlblumberg @JohnLopez_PPC @RepKiley @USDOL No one can force an entity to create positions and the budget for it out of thin air and hire previously independent contractors as employees. I had 50 regular clients when #AB5 ended my 20-year career as a freelance translator. I did NOT become an employee - I became unemployed
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@RepLisaMcClain thank you for standing up for #freelancers. Please continue to help us. @USDOL has no clue how our successful #business model works. We do not want to be employees. They will put millions of us out of #work. #FightForFreelancers
The bureaucrats who want to sit on their throne & impose constricting regulations onto the American people are the same bureaucrats who cannot give a simple answer when questioned. This country deserves better than blind policy pushers who aren't in touch with everyday Americans.
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Join me for this @SPJFreelance webinar with @ASJAhq, including @PacificLegal to discuss anti-freelancer legislation. We'll talk about the @USDOL Independent Contractor rule going into effect 3/11/24. #FightForFreelancers #WhatTheHellDOL
Do you love working as a freelance journalist and want to stay independent? Check out our free upcoming webinar (hosted jointly with @ASJAhq) about anti-freelance legislation that muddy the rules that define independent contractors. #FightForFreelancers
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An imagined conversation between the @USDOL and me. #FightForFreelancers #FreelanceBusting #WhatTheHellDOL #freelance #freelancer #freelancing #SmallBusiness #smallbusinessowner #Entrepreneur #Entrepreneurship #business
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My fast-track legislation to overturn Biden's "Independent Contractor" rule now has 40 co-authors. Ask your Representative to sign on. The Biden Administration admits this rule nationalizes California's AB 5 catastrophe. The livelihoods of millions of Americans are at stake.
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Welcome to the fight! #FightForFreelancers #WhatTheHEllDOL
Reclassifying independent contractors as employees is threatening the livelihoods & freedom of hardworking Americans-especially TRUCKERS. We have filed a lawsuit w/ @LJCenter on behalf of Frisard’s Transportation to stop the Biden Administration's attack. https://t.co/oWS9tbN3dB
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"to justify taking away the autonomy, rights & earning potential of tens of millions of independent contractors, as the latest @USDOL rule seeks to do, Ms. Gerstein ignores the professional class of “solopreneurs.” #WhatTheHellDOL #FightForFreelancers
Thank you, @IWF for the opportunity to respond to Terri Gerstein's misguided op-ed in @nytopinion.
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