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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
Workforce Development

Opportunities and Challenges of Income Share Agreements

To reduce debt and increase educational access, some educational institutions have begun testing Income Share Agreements (ISAs). As ISAs grow in popularity, policymakers should explore the opportunities and risks that these contracts represent, and debate a regulatory framework that ensures students are protected.

BY Shayna Solomon, & 1 more

Blog Post

08.28.2017
Workforce Development

Google.org Funds Portable Benefits Tools

The grant will allow the National Domestic Workers Alliance's to develop tools that improve workers' lives.

BY Natalie Foster

Blog Post

08.09.2017
Finance and Assets

Building Economic Security Through Work and Wealth

Reflections on the Aspen Institute’s Economic Security Summit.

BY Alex Mazer, Guest Blogger

Blog Post

07.24.2017
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

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
Workforce Development

Fast Company: "To Save The American Dream, We Have To Change How We Think About Work"

Ben Schiller of Fast Company describes the need for a new social contract between employers and workers

BY Future of Work Initiative

Of Interest

03.15.2017
Workforce Development

Health insurance portability key for independent workers’ access to coverage

New data from HHS and Treasury show that 1 in 5 customers of the Health Insurance Marketplace in 2014 were small business owners or self-employed, and inde ...

BY Natalie Foster & 1 more

Blog Post

02.22.2017
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