Bloomberg Column Highlights App-Based Industry's Crucial Role in Post-Pandemic Restaurant Resurgence
Restaurants are finding their economic footing again after a rough spell during the pandemic. A recent Bloomberg column says app-based...
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- Oct 31
- 3 min
NVRDC & Flex Association Release Joint Op-Ed For National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Domestic violence is a terrible set of behaviors that are, ultimately, about control. With October being National Domestic Violence...
- Oct 19
- 2 min
New Gig Economy Reports Just In!
Today's economy is more volatile than it has been in years – mortgage rates are at 20-year highs, student loan payments are re-starting...
- Oct 11
- 1 min
Flex Statement on FTC's Proposed Junk Fee Regulation
Today, in response to the FTC’s consumer protection proposal on junk fees, Kristin Sharp, CEO of Flex issued the following statement:...
- Sep 29
- 1 min
Flex Statement on DoL Worker Classification Rule Being Sent to White House for Final Review
Today, as the proposed rule by the Department of Labor concerning the classification of independent contractors is sent to the Office of...
- Sep 14
- 1 min
Flex Statement on Representative Stefanik’s MWEA bill
Flex applauds Rep. Stefanik for introducing the Modern Worker Empowerment Act (MWEA) and supporting the millions of Americans who choose...
- Jul 25
- 3 min
Flex Urges Biden to Delay Worker Classification Rule Until Permanent Labor Secretary Confirmed
Letter Comes After Julie Su’s Nomination To Be Labor Secretary Has Been Stalled For Nearly Five Months In Senate Due To Lack Of Support...
- Jul 14
- 1 min
Flex Statement on House Appropriations Subcommittee Legislation on DOL Worker Classification Rule
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Flex, the trade association representing America's leading app-based rideshare and delivery platforms and the people...
- Jun 28
- 1 min
Trade Association Flex Response to California Supreme Court’s Granting of Appeals to Proposition 22
Kristin Sharp, CEO of Flex, the trade association representing America's leading app-based rideshare and delivery platforms and the...
- Jun 28
- 3 min
Flex Announces Principles for Federal Legislation to Provide Portable Benefits for App-Based Workers
Principles represent the first step toward legislation providing independent workers with key benefits while confirming a national...
- May 23
- 2 min
The Hill Op-Ed: Julie Su’s confirmation would harm restaurants and app workers
BY SEAN KENNEDY AND KRISTIN SHARP, OPINION CONTRIBUTORS - 05/23/23 4:00 PM ET Restaurants and app-based rideshare and delivery platforms...
- May 15
- 2 min
App-based Trade Association Announces Opposition to Nomination of Julie Su to be Labor Secretary
Washington, D.C. – Kristin Sharp, CEO of Flex, the trade association representing America's leading app-based rideshare and delivery...
- Apr 28
- 3 min
Survey Finds App-Based Work Crucial to Mitigate Inflation; Majority Prefer to Remain Independent
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 1, 2023 Contact: media@flexassociation.org New Survey Finds App-Based Work Crucial to Helping Millions of...
- Apr 28
- 2 min
Bloomberg: Uber-Lyft Group Challenges Biden Labor Pick Over Worker Rule
A group representing Uber Technologies Inc., Lyft Inc. and other app-based services is raising concern about President Joe Biden’s...
- Apr 24
- 2 min
How App-Based Platforms are Building a Sustainable Future
The app-based economy understands that urgent action is needed to tackle climate change. On Earth Day, we need a future-facing mindset to...
- Apr 21
- 1 min
Flex Statement on Senate Confirmation Hearing for Julie Su to be Secretary of Labor
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Kristin Sharp, CEO of Flex, the trade association representing America's leading app-based rideshare and delivery...
- Apr 18
- 1 min
Grubhub Fact Sheet - 2022
Grubhub is part of Just Eat Takeaway.com, a leading global online food delivery marketplace. It helps restaurants grow their businesses...
- Mar 31
- 1 min
A Farewell to Board Chairman, Mayor Steve Benjamin
The Flex Association extends its heartfelt congratulations to our Chairman, Mayor Steve Benjamin, on his recent appointment as the Senior...
- Mar 29
- 3 min
Celebrating and Empowering Women in the App-Based Economy
Today, millions of women are breaking barriers to economic freedom by embracing flexible work and earning opportunities. From mothers and...
- Mar 20
- 4 min
In Letter, Flex Urges Biden to Delay Worker Classification Rule Until a New Secretary is Confirmed
For Immediate Release March 20, 2023 Contact: media@flexassociation.org In New Letter, App-Based Industry Trade Association Flex Urges...
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