Independent Work

Tax Day Highlights the Challenge of Documenting Income for Independent Workers

Tax Day serves as a reminder of how independent workers face additional challenges documenting their income and maintaining financial records.

Will the Pandemic Encourage Policymakers to Implement Stronger Workplace Protections for Independent Contractors?

The crisis has drawn much needed attention to the gaps in workplace protections for millions of Americans in precarious jobs.

Coronavirus Highlights Broken Safety Net for Millions of Workers

The pandemic response heightens the volatility and unpredictability of non-traditional and low-wage work.

The Gig Economy State-By-State

A new post on the Gig Economy Data Hub reviews state-level data sources that are available and suggests additional strategies that policymakers can use to improve data for their jurisdictions.

Solutions for a Changing Economy: A Report from the Aspen Institute Future of Work Initiative National Advisory Council

The Future of Work Initiative National Advisory Council’s report, Solutions for a Changing Economy, outlines a set of policy recommendations designed to respond to the challenges around the future of work.

New Interactive Data Tools Added to Gig Economy Data Hub

The Gig Economy Data Hub is releasing new interactive data tools that help readers learn more about non-traditional workers in the U.S.

It Shouldn’t Be This Hard: All Workers Deserve Simplified Tax Filing

This tax day, we have highlighted a number of challenges that U.S. taxpayers face navigating the current tax filing system and shared some ways to help taxpayers file accurately and expediently, regardless of their work arrangement.

Future of Work Initiative Senior Fellow Testifies on Portable Benefits Before Washington State Legislature

Future of Work Initiative Senior Fellow Libby Reder recently testified before the Washington House Labor and Workplace Standards Committee to share context on a bill that would provide portable benefits for non-traditional workers.

Exploring Portable Benefits: Q&A with New Jersey State Senator Troy Singleton

Future of Work Initiative Executive Director Alastair Fitzpayne recently spoke with NJ State Senator Troy Singleton at the 2018 NewDEAL Leaders Conference in Washington, DC.

Should Platform Companies Be Able to Offer Stock-Based Compensation to Independent Contractors?

Historically, online platform companies have not been able to easily issue stock to those who earn income through their platforms. Signaling a potential change in rules, several major platform companies have asked the SEC for the ability to offer stock to platform earners in recent weeks.