United States of America: Federal Trade Commission policy statement clarifying antitrust liability exemption for independent contractors and gig workers
Progress
Current status
adopted
14 Jan 2025 adopted
Scope
Implementers
United States of America
Policy Area
Competition
Policy Instrument
Anti-competitive agreements regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: other
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
competition authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Federal Trade Commission adopted policy statement clarifying antitrust liability exemption for independent contractors and gig workers
On 14 January 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) adopted a policy statement that clarifies the antitrust liability protections available to independent contractors and gig workers when engaging in protected bargaining and organizing activities…
Event type
outline
Action type
adoption
Government branch
executive
Government body
competition authority