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 Association Commends President Trump for Supporting App-Based Workers in “No Tax on Tips”
WASHINGTON – The Flex Association today expressed its appreciation to President Trump for including independent and app-based workers in his “No Tax on Tips” policy. The provision, passed as part of the broader reconciliation package, is expected to boost the financial security for the more than 23 million Americans who choose app-based work – many […]
Flex Association Applauds Congressional Leaders for Including App-Based Workers in “No Tax on Tips”
WASHINGTON – The Flex Association commends lawmakers in Congress for their passage today of legislation that includes independent and app-based workers under the “No Tax on Tips” policy. The provision, included in the broader reconciliation bill, marks a significant victory for the more than 23 million Americans who have chosen app-based work. “This legislation is […]
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 […]
App-Based Platforms are Finding New Ways to Bring Wellness to People Across the Country, Says New Flex Association Issue Brief
The Second in Flex’s Three-Part “Scaling for Good” series, the Health Issue Brief Highlights How App-Based Platforms are Providing New Solutions and Closing Gaps to Make the Building Block of Health More Accessible. WASHINGTON – The Flex Association today released a new issue brief today, “Scaling for Good: How the App-Based Platform Industry Supports Health […]
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 […]
