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California moves to include independent workers in its EITC

The California Legislature and the Governor struck a deal to reform its EITC to include self-employment income, expanding the credit to approximately 130,000 independent workers.

BY Natalie Foster & 1 more

Blog Post

06.14.2017
Workforce Development

What They’re Saying: Early Coverage of the Portable Benefits for Independent Workers Pilot Program Act

One week after the bill’s introduction, we’re tracking responses to the first ever Federal portable benefits bill. Here’s what some experts and leaders are saying about the legislation sponsored by Future of Work Initiative Honorary Co-Chair Sen. Mark Warner and Rep. Suzan DelBene.

BY Future of Work Initiative

Of Interest

06.02.2017
Workforce Development

Work Study and College Affordability: Time for a Closer Look

The Future of Work Initiative occasionally features guest blog posts from experts, policymakers and business leaders in order to prompt deeper discussions about how to restore the promise of work in the context of a rapidly changing economy. This guest blog was written by Stanley S. Litow, who leads corporate citizenship and corporate affairs for IBM.

BY Stanley S. Litow

Blog Post

05.31.2017
Workforce Development

New Federal Portable Benefits Legislation Follows State and Local Bills

Sen. Warner introduced legislation on portable benefits that builds off of a Future of Work Initiative proposal.

BY Natalie Foster & 1 more

Blog Post

05.25.2017
Workforce Development

Observations on the Future of the U.S. Workforce

Executive Director Alastair Fitzpayne speaks on Capitol Hill about the future of the U.S. workforce.

BY Alastair Fitzpayne

Blog Post

05.24.2017
Workforce Development

More Data Needed to Prepare for the Future of Work

In order to help policymakers understand changes in our economy, we must find innovative solutions to collect and analyze data.

BY Alastair Fitzpayne

Blog Post

04.21.2017
Workforce Development

Responsible Capitalism: Encouraging Developments on Worker Training

To keep pace with technological advances and establish a culture that values workers, companies must provide high quality training programs.

BY Alastair Fitzpayne

Blog Post

04.14.2017
Workforce Development

Aspen Future of Work Executive Director Testifies on Portable Benefits before Washington State Legislature

Earlier this week, Executive Director Al Fitzpayne traveled to Olympia, WA to participate in the first legislative hearing on portable benefits.

BY Alastair Fitzpayne

Blog Post

03.31.2017
Workforce Development

As states move forward on portable benefits, the federal government should support them

The federal government should spur experimentation and innovation in portable benefits through a competitive grant program.

BY Natalie Foster & 1 more

Blog Post

03.17.2017
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