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The PRO Act Could Destroy Millions Of Women's Livelihoods

Last year, California enacted law AB5, which eliminated or greatly restricted independent contractors’ ability to work in the state.

By Sarah R.3 min read
The PRO Act Could Destroy Million Of Women's Livelihoods

The passage of the law had devastating effects on the country’s largest state economy, but the brunt of that burden was suffered by women. Now the PRO Act, which is the federal version of AB5, has passed the House and if passed by the Senate will again have a disproportionate effect on women throughout the United States.