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Eleanor Holmes Norton: “This distinction between an employee and a contractor has stymied this Congress now for some time. But I think we all…”

On the recordOctober 15, 2019
This distinction between an employee and a contractor has stymied this Congress now for some time. But I think we all can agree that, whether you are an independent contractor or an employee, you serve the public. Safety should come first.
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Eleanor Holmes Norton
Democratic · District of Columbia

Editor's note · Context

Norton emphasizes the importance of safety for both employees and independent contractors.

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