Protect the Gig Economy Act of 2025
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.
The Protect the Gig Economy Act of 2025 aims to change a federal rule that governs class action lawsuits. Specifically, it seeks to safeguard small businesses and companies that rely heavily on independent contractors, often called the "gig economy," from large, expensive lawsuits. This bill would make it more difficult for groups of workers to file class action lawsuits against these businesses, potentially saving them from costly legal battles.
This bill would affect small businesses and companies that use a lot of independent contractors, such as ride-sharing services, freelance workers, and delivery services. By making class action lawsuits less likely, the bill hopes to protect these businesses from financial harm that can come from such legal actions.
The bill was introduced on January 3, 2025, and has been referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary for further consideration. As of now, it is in the early stages of the legislative process.
