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Google.org Funds Future of Work Initiative’s Portable Benefits Efforts

The Future of Work Initiative is excited to announce that we have joined the Google.org Work Initiative portfolio, an innovative effort to search for new solutions to prepare people for the changing nature of work.

BY Alastair Fitzpayne

Blog Post

06.05.2018
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
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
Employment and Jobs

Modernizing Unemployment Insurance for the Changing Nature of Work

Policymakers should strengthen the Unemployment Insurance program, so that it is better able to help both traditional and non-traditional workers in the 21st century.

BY Alastair Fitzpayne & 2 more

Publication

01.29.2018
Workforce Development

Bridge to Employment: San Francisco & Samaschool Partner on Free Training for Gig Workers

To help city residents take advantage of gig economy work opportunities, San Francisco partnered with Samaschool on a pilot program that provides support and training to aspiring gig economy workers.

BY Conor McKay

Blog Post

01.25.2018
Employment and Jobs

Better Data is Critical to Understanding the Changing Nature of Work

If we want to anticipate disruptions and opportunities created by the rise of technology and the independent workforce, consistent access to better data is critical to developing effective, responsive policy solutions to help workers and businesses succeed.

BY Alastair Fitzpayne

Blog Post

01.19.2018