MODERNIZE FEDERAL WORKFORCE POLICY
Enhance the choice, flexibility, and economic opportunity for all workers
MODERNIZE FEDERAL WORKFORCE POLICY
Enhance the choice, flexibility, and economic opportunity for all workers
MISSION
To modernize federal workforce policy in the United States
Workplace and labor laws in the US are woefully outdated. They are restricting innovative working relationships and hampering economic opportunities for workers. A modern approach is needed that will benefit workers, consumers, businesses, and the economy.
The Coalition for Workforce Innovation is advocating for change. Bringing together diverse stakeholders representing technology companies, worker advocates, retail, and service industries, the coalition educates policymakers on the benefits of independent work and supports policy proposals that protect and empower individuals to choose nontraditional work arrangements.
MEMBERS
PRINCIPLES
Individuals should have the freedom to determine how, when, and where they work
Those choosing independent work should be treated fairly under the law in terms of access to training, benefits, and certain protections
Empowerment and flexibility for workers will improve economic opportunities for workers and outcomes for organizations
Independent work should be applicable across all positions, platforms, and industries
Legal and regulatory consistency across states is vital for broad adoption of independent work
latest coalition NEWS
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PRESS RELEASE (1/6/2021): CWI Applauds Final Independent Contractor Rule
The Coalition for Workforce Innovation strongly supports the Department of Labor final rule concerning the definition of Independent Contractor Status as an important step in providing needed clarity to businesses and independent workers in structuring and maintaining their relationships. Read more here.
PRESS RELEASE (10/26/2020): Coalition Submits Comments In Support of DOL Independent Contractor Rule
The Coalition for Workforce Innovation submitted comments to the Department of Labor’s request for comments regarding Independent Contractor Status under the Fair Labor Standards Act (the “FLSA” or the “Act”), 85 Fed. Reg. 60600 (Sept. 25, 2020). The Department is seeking comments on their proposal to refine the “economic realities” test to define whether a worker should be classified as an independent contractor. Read more here.
OP-ED (9/20/2020): Independent work is critical to economic recovery - One of the most concerning trends in the economy is the growing share of the long-term unemployed (27 weeks or more) that rose 1.3 percentage-points to 9.2%, according to the July jobs report... The good news here is that customer demand for independent services right now is high. Continue reading.
PRESS RELEASE (6/10/2020): Contrary to what is often reported, gig workers are overwhelmingly satisfied with their current work arrangement and would prefer policy makers stop making it harder to choose independent or contract work, according to a CWI survey. Read more here.
BLOOMBERG (9/5/2019): Gig companies such as Lyft Inc., Postmates Inc., and TaskRabbit, along with some business groups see current proposals to make major changes to labor law as threats to their or their members’ business models, and they’re joining forces in Washington to fight back. A Retail Industry Leaders Association initiative is bringing together companies and business and independent worker organizations to lay the groundwork to build a unified lobbying force with their new organization, Coalition for Workforce Innovation. Continue reading.
HILL TESTIMONY (5/9/2019): CWI Member Hyr Testifies at House Small Business Committee
While it can be tempting to view the on-demand economy as either primarily beneficial or primarily detrimental, there is still a large gray area. And businesses like Hyr are thinking about broader policy questions, like how we help freelancers access more traditional benefits. Fact is, the number of gig economy opportunities are growing at unprecedented rates, and technology companies like Hyr have made it easier for workers and businesses to find each other. By staying flexible, collaborating with others, and balancing innovation with the tried and true, we can position ourselves to adapt and thrive in this new gig economy. Read more here.
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