Andrew Yang Has Discussed WWE Wrestler Contracts With the Department of Labor – CBR

Andrew Yang says he has been in contact with the U.S. Department of Labor regarding WWE wrestlers’ status as “independent contractors.” American politician/entrepreneur Andrew Yang says he has been in contact with the U.S. Department of Labor regarding his objections to World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) classifying its wrestlers as “independent contractors.” “Had a call with the Department of Labor,” Yang wrote on Twitter. “If you are a current or former [WWE] performer who feels you were misclassified as an independent contractor, contact [labor lawyer Lucas Middlebrook] and let’s get you what [WWE Chairman/CEO Vince McMahon] owes you. Been a long time coming but this storyline is real.” Had a call with the Department of Labor. If you are a current or former @WWE performer who feels you were misclassified as an independent contractor contact @lkmiddleb and let’s get you what Vince owes you. Been a long time coming but this storyline is real.— Andrew Yang🧢🗽🇺🇸 (@AndrewYang) September 16, 2021 Yang followed up his tweet with another paying homage to ex-WWE wrestler Bo Dallas (real name Taylor Michael Rotunda), writing, “All you have to do is bo-lieve.” What’s more, Yang assures that “[e]arly returns are positive.” WWE has long classified its wrestlers as independent…
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