The Department of Labor has issued a directive to Congress to clarify the definition of full-time employees or independent contractors under the Fair Labor Standards Act. This move comes as part of a broader effort to protect small businesses and entrepreneurs from federal bureaucrats. The Modern Worker Empowerment Act clarifies standards for independent work, protecting legitimate independent businesses while maintaining safeguards against worker misclassification. However, future administrations may veto any regulation issued by the Labor Department. Whitney Munro, founder, president and CEO of Flex Partners, argues that this shift in Congress is crucial for the future of independent work and ensures future certainty for entrepreneurs, freelancers and organizations that rely on them.