United States of America: Federal Trade Commission adopted policy statement clarifying antitrust liability exemption for independent contractors and gig workers
Description
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…
Scope
Policy Area
Competition
Policy Instrument
Anti-competitive agreements regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: other
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
competition authority