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Employment and Jobs

Five Takeaways from the 2017 Contingent Worker Supplement

Yesterday’s release of the 2017 Contingent Worker Supplement (CWS) provides the first government numbers on contingent and alternative work arrangements in thirteen years. Here are our five top takeaways from these new numbers.

BY Alastair Fitzpayne & 2 more

Blog Post

06.08.2018
Employment and Jobs

Nine Things to Know Before the 2017 Contingent Worker Supplement is Released

Tomorrow’s release of the 2017 Contingent Worker Supplement (CWS) will provide the first government estimate of contingent and alternative work in 13 years. Here are nine things to keep in mind about the new data.

BY Alastair Fitzpayne & 1 more

Blog Post

06.06.2018
Employment and Jobs

Launching the Gig Economy Data Hub to Improve Knowledge About Independent Workers

The Aspen Institute Future of Work Initiative and Cornell University ILR School are excited to launch the Gig Economy Data Hub, an online resource devoted to increasing understanding of the gig economy and its workers.

BY Ethan Pollack, & 1 more

Blog Post

05.31.2018
Employment and Jobs

A Student Perspective: Future of Work Initiative Teams Up with CMU Heinz Students to Study Emerging Technologies & the Changing Nature of Work

Over the past six months, the Future of Work Initiative worked with two graduate student teams from CMU Heinz College to explore access to benefits for independent workers and the potential impacts of autonomous trucks on the workforce.

BY Anna Fife

Blog Post

05.21.2018
Workforce Development

Investing in Training for American Workers

The Investing in American Workers Act, introduced by Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi, would establish a tax credit for new investments in worker training made by small and mid-sized business.

BY Ethan Pollack, & 1 more

Blog Post

04.18.2018
US Economy

Tax Day Presents Challenges For Independent Workers

Tax Day is particularly difficult for independent workers, including freelancers and independent contractors, who often lack common conveniences that are provided by many employers to traditional employees.

BY Conor McKay, & 1 more

Blog Post

04.17.2018
Employment and Jobs

State Legislation Aimed at Helping Online Platforms Could Harm Workers

Legislation in a number of states would provide certainty on worker classification to a small group of online platforms facing contentious litigation, but could create economic insecurity for workers by making it easier for businesses to reclassify employees as independent contractors.

BY Natalie Foster & 2 more

Blog Post

03.27.2018
Employment and Jobs

Portable Benefits Legislation Reintroduced in Washington State: Uber and SEIU Commit to Work Together

Following the introduction of portable benefits legislation in Washington State last month, leaders from Uber and SEIU released a letter calling on business, labor and government to work together to develop a portable benefits system.

BY Alastair Fitzpayne & 1 more

Blog Post

02.23.2018
Employment and Jobs

Gig Economy Data Roundtable Addresses Knowledge Gaps and Opportunities for New Research

On February 2, the Aspen Institute Future of Work Initiative, Cornell University’s ILR School, and the Rockefeller Foundation convened a roundtable of experts to discuss challenges and identify new directions for gig economy data collection.

BY Ethan Pollack, & 1 more

Blog Post

02.12.2018
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