NLRB puts new limits on union rights of gig workers.

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In a big win for employers, the National Labor Relations Board revised the test it uses to decide whether workers are independent contractors or employees, making it easier for employers to classify them as contractors. (SuperShuttle DFW, Inc.)

The ruling puts a big hurdle in front of unionizing efforts by such workers, as federal law doesn't allow independent contractors to form unions or join employees' unions. It means employers that use temps, freelancers and other kinds of contractors are less likely to face a union-organizing effort.

The new NLRB standard aligns closely with...