Portable Benefits

Economic Opportunities Program Newsletter, August 2021

The COVID-19 crisis brings new urgency to our work to improve jobs, expand business ownership, and advance economic opportunity.

August 31, 2021

The Original Portable Benefit: A Policy Proposal to Strengthen Social Security and Benefit Portability

Social Security presents a model of the type of benefit workers need in the 21st century—portable across jobs and available to all workers.

August 13, 2021
Cover page for the brief, "The Original Portable Benefit: A Policy Proposal to Strengthen Social Security and Benefit Portability"

Economic Opportunities Program Newsletter, June 2021

The COVID-19 crisis brings new urgency to our work to improve jobs, expand business ownership, and advance economic opportunity.

July 6, 2021

Economic Opportunities Program Newsletter, May 2021

The COVID-19 crisis brings new urgency to our work to improve jobs, expand business ownership, and advance economic opportunity.

May 28, 2021

Portable Benefits Discourse Distracts from Gig Companies’ Power Play

Portable benefits can be essential, but they should be centered on workers and their needs—not drafted for the convenience of corporations.

May 26, 2021
Photo of a man using an app on his smartphone to complete a delivery. He is riding a bicycle while carrying a backpack and a paper shopping bag.

Exploring Portable Worker Training: Opportunities, Challenges, and International Models

To build an inclusive future of work, we must build systems that promote lifelong learning.

May 18, 2021
Cover page for the report, "Exploring Portable Worker Training: Opportunities, Challenges, and International Models"

WISER FORUM: New Perspectives: An Intergenerational Discussion on Retirement Solutions

June 19, 2019 Program Associate Ben White will join the Navigating Retirement Issues panel to discuss Innovative Model Savings Programs.

June 12, 2019

Designing Portable Benefits: A Resource Guide for Policymakers

This Resource Guide lays out the context for portable benefits and examines key design questions for policymakers to consider.

June 6, 2019

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.

February 15, 2019

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.

January 11, 2019