The US Treasury Department released a report on worker misclassification which suggests that the government will take more action to protect the rights of workers in the gig economy. According to the report, the percentage of employers that misclassify workers has tripled in the past decade, and the government plans to take action to ensure that workers are properly classified and protected.
The publication of the report at this time could suggest that the government is getting ready to take more tangible action in this area. The report does not contain detailed rules or actions, but it does cover a number of broad policies.