This bill would extend federal employment discrimination and labor protections to independent contractors. Currently, independent contractors are not covered by major civil rights laws including those protecting against discrimination based on race, age, disability, and genetic information, as well as minimum wage and equal pay requirements. The legislation amends six federal laws to explicitly include independent contractors within the definition of "employee," making them eligible for the same legal protections as traditional employees. The bill would apply to all independent contractors working under contract with an employer and contains no specific funding or implementation timeline. If passed, the law would significantly expand workplace protections for the growing number of Americans who work as independent contractors.