CAREER FREEDOM
Coalition for Career Freedom
Enabling workers with the freedom and flexibility to make a living
The Coalition for Career Freedom (CFC) is opposed to pending legislation to alter Michigan’s legal definition of independent contractors, a change that would drastically limit self-employment, freelance work, gig opportunities and more — hurting the very workers lawmakers say they're aiming to help.
The "problem" the bills seek to address is ill-defined, especially since Michigan already has an effective test and standards for determining who can and can't be classified as an independent contractor.
The bills would have a harmful impact on job providers and the workers they rely on, from sales, real estate and medical professionals to truck drivers and ride-share providers, hairdressers, freelance writers and designers, to construction, accounting and legal professionals to an array of gig workers and more.
CAREER FREEDOM
• Workers desire more freedom and flexibility ⎯ not less
• Michigan has a well-established definition of who can be classified as independent contractors
• Current business models were built and succeed within Michigan's current rules
• A competitive economy will establish market rates and benefits
The CFC stands by a proven set of employment principles:
Career Freedom Coalition
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Associated Builders and Contractors of Michigan
Association of Language Companies
Barry County Chamber
Bay Area Chamber of Commerce
Big I Michigan
Bradford White Corporation, Middleville
BrickWays, Traverse City
Bronner's CHRISTmas Wonderland, Frankenmuth
Cadillac Area Chamber of Commerce
DecentraCare, Grand Rapids
Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce
Flint & Genesee Chamber
Foundry Association of Michigan
Fresh Perspective Home Care, Portage
Gosen Tool and Machine, Saginaw
Grand Rapids Chamber
Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce
Greater Lenawee Chamber of Commerce
HealthBar, Grand Rapids
HighPoint Electric, Belmont
Holly Area Chamber of Commerce
Home Builders Association of Livingston County
Home Builders Association of Michigan
Insurance Alliance of Michigan
Jackson County Chamber of Commerce
James Burg Trucking Company, Warren
Jude's Barbershop (26 locations across Michigan)
Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce
Michigan Agri-Business Association
Michigan Association of CPAs
Michigan Association of Timbermen
Michigan Bankers Association
Michigan Farm Bureau
Michigan Gas & Electric Association
Michigan Ground Water Association
Michigan Licensed Beverage Association
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Michigan Press Association
Michigan Realtors
Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association
Michigan Retailers Association
Midland Business Alliance
Michigan State Medical Society
Michigan Trucking Association
National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors
National Federation of Independent Business Michigan
Northern Michigan Chamber Alliance
Nu-Wool Co. Inc., Jenison
Plymouth Community Chamber of Commerce
Potato Growers of Michigan, Inc.
Robinette's Applehaus and Winery, Grand Rapids
Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce
Small Business Association of Michigan
Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber
Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber
Three Rivers Area Chamber of Commerce
Traverse Connect
West Michigan Policy Forum
Wyoming-Kentwood Area Chamber of Commerce
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Crain's Detroit Business
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