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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.
