Flex Association Comment on the Empowering App-Workers Act
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 24, 2025 The following statement is for attribution to Flex CEO Kristin Sharp: “App-based platforms have revolutionized work and created new earning opportunities for a new generation. Unfortunately, this bill does not represent the interests of workers and would undercut the gains made by Americans who use apps to increase their income […]
Flex Statement | Senate HELP Committee Hearing – Freedom to Work: Unlocking Benefits for Independent Workers
Flex praises the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee for its upcoming hearing, Unlocking Benefits for Independent Workers, which will explore options for benefit supports that move with individuals regardless of how or where they work. Innovation has opened the door to more flexible ways for people to earn income—when, where, and how […]
Flex Statement | The Unlocking Benefits for Independent Workers Act
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 7, 2025 The following statement is for attribution to Flex CEO Kristin Sharp: “We appreciate Senator Cassidy’s consistent leadership in supporting independent workers and commitment to advancing a dialogue about portable benefits. The Unlocking Benefits for Independent Workers Act is an important step toward addressing some of the federal legal hurdles that […]
Flex Statement | US DOL Deputy Secretary Keith Sonderling’s Comments Championing App-Based Workers at the International Labour Conference
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 11, 2025 The following statement is for attribution to Flex CEO Kristin Sharp: “Flex commends U.S. DOL Deputy Secretary Keith Sonderling for championing the millions of workers who participate in the app-based economy, as well as the entrepreneurs and communities that rely on app-based platforms to grow their businesses and meet local […]
Flex Statement | Rep. Issa’s Resolution to Recognize Essential Contributions of Independent Workers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 3, 2025 “On behalf of the app-based industry and its more than 23 million independent workers, Flex praises Representative Issa for his resolution supporting independent work. App-based platforms have made independent work more accessible than ever before, empowering people to choose when, where, and how often they work. We appreciate Rep. Issa’s […]
Flex Statement | No Tax on Tips for Independent Workers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 13, 2025 The following statement is for attribution to Flex CEO Kristin Sharp: “On behalf of the app-based industry and its 7.3 million independent workers, we thank Chairman Smith and the Ways & Means Committee for including app-based earners in the proposed ‘No Tax on Tips’ initiative. This legislation champions American workers […]
Flex Statement | Response to the U.S. DOL’s Announcement on Commonsense Worker Classification Guidance
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 2, 2025 The following statement is for attribution to Flex CEO Kristin Sharp: “Flex appreciates the steps that the U.S. Department of Labor has taken to support independent workers, including its announcement that it will rely on common-sense guidance when considering worker classification under the Fair Labor Standards Act. The Department’s reinstatement […]
Flex Statement | Supporting Senator Cassidy’s Leadership on Portable Benefits
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 23, 2025 The following statement is for attribution to Flex CEO Kristin Sharp: “On behalf of its members and the app-based industry, Flex would like to thank Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) for championing independent earners. Independent contractors who wish to access portable benefits should be able to do so while retaining the […]
Flex Statement of Support for U.S. Department of Labor Secretary and Deputy Secretary Nominees
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 5, 2025 The following statement is for attribution to Flex CEO Kristin Sharp: “The Department of Labor has a key role in helping build a future-forward, modern economy. That includes supporting app-based independent work, which benefits millions of earners, consumers, and communities. As a small business owner, Congresswoman Chavez-DeRemer understands the importance […]
Flex Video Explainer | Three-sided Marketplaces + Fee Transparency
Building on our previous blogs on three-sided marketplaces, competition in the dynamic app-based platform industry, and fee transparency, take a look at our new video on how app-based delivery platforms perform as three-sided marketplaces – and why that matters when we talk about fees. Every day, app-based delivery platforms help millions of consumers get food, […]
