Findings and Recommendations of the Utah Flexible Benefits Working Group
This report was produced as part of the Flexible Benefits Working Group, co-chaired by Senator John Johnson and Representative Ryan Wilcox, which was formed to study Utah’s SB 233, Portable Benefit Plan, and recommend...
Why Gig Work isn’t Ready for Full Time: 60 Second Stories
There is a tendency to think of app-based gig work as an easy alternative to traditional employment. But as many anonymous gig workers have posted on Reddit, stories of misplaced liability, danger, and unsustainability abound.
Why Gig Workers Use Platforms: 60-Second Stories
We hope it better conveys the reasons we are so passionate about our Future of Work policy. The issues might not be simple, but solutions are necessary and will benefit so many who are working hard in the gig economy.
Why We Care about Gig Workers: 60-Second Stories
I’ve written about Rosemary in the past, but in this 60-second story, I lay out the reason why I first took notice of this important segment of the economy.
Life is Funny That Way
One of the recurring themes I’ve noticed in New York City is that all my drivers have a few parking tickets under their belt. One driver told me he once pulled over to close his eyes for a few minutes, and woke up to find a piece...
When I Met Madhu
Before the world was flipped upside down by the pandemic response, Madhu was an assistant manager. But she, like countless others, was furloughed and eventually forced to seek out a new job. This is what eventually led her into...