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...
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- 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...
- 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 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...
- 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 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...
- Mar 20
- 3 min
Flex Letter to President Biden Regarding Julie Su Nomination
March 20, 2023 The Honorable Joseph R. Biden President of the United States The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC...
- Mar 14
- 1 min
App Industry Trade Association Flex Statement on Proposition 22 Decision
For Immediate Release March 13, 2023 Contact: media@flexassociation.org App Industry Trade Association Flex Statement on Proposition 22...
- Feb 28
- 1 min
App Industry Trade Association Flex Statement on Nomination of 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...
- Jan 10
- 4 min
Op-Ed: Why private sector companies have a responsibility and opportunity to solve the hunger crisis
By Kamau Witherspoon, CEO of Shipt, a technology company that connects consumers to personal delivery from local and national retailers...
- Dec 15, 2022
- 3 min
AFRICAN AMERICAN MAYORS ASSOCIATION SIGNALS SUPPORT FOR APP-BASED WORKERS AS DOL CONSIDERS RULE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 15, 2022 Contact: media@flexassociation.org Washington, DC – This week, the African American Mayors...
- Dec 14, 2022
- 2 min
App-Based Industry Trade Association Flex Submits Comments on the U.S. Department of Labor’s Worker
Flex’s comments recommend that the Department of Labor support–and not hinder access to–the flexible, scalable earnings opportunities...
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