The US Department of Labor has suspended the gig economy regulations of the Biden era.

The Department of Labor in the United States will no longer enforce a rule from the Biden era that made it harder for companies to hire independent contractors. The department is currently working to rescind this rule. The announcement was made on May 1 in an enforcement guidance, signaling the implementation of the plan to revoke the rule. The Trump administration had previously indicated that it would rescind the rule in response to pending lawsuits against the policy. The Department of Labor's press release stated, "Investigators are instructed not to apply the analysis from the 2024 rule to current enforcement actions. This approach provides clearer guidance for businesses and workers in dealing with modern work arrangements, while addressing legal and regulatory issues." This decision is a major victory for business groups that oppose the rule. They are urging the government to expedite the repeal of the rule, believing that the agency is putting businesses in a difficult position while the rule is still in effect.