Flex Association Statement on Department of Labor Worker Classification Rule
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 26, 2026 The following statement is for attribution to Flex CEO Kristin Sharp: “We applaud the Department of Labor’s decision to propose this common sense rule. It provides much needed certainty for the millions of independent entrepreneurs across every sector of the economy. This is welcome news for American workers, and an […]
Flex Association Statement on House Introduction of the Empowering App-Based Workers Act
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 11, 2025 The following statement is for attribution to Flex CEO Kristin Sharp: “This bill fundamentally misunderstands the technology that powers digital platforms and raises serious anti-innovation and consumer privacy concerns. At a time when Americans are concerned about an ongoing affordability crisis, Congress should not focus on legislation that creates more […]
Flex Releases New Report on How App-Based Platforms Empower Entrepreneurs and Expand Access to Education
The final report in Flex’s “Scaling for Good” series, this issue brief examines how platforms provide business owners and students with the tools they need to thrive. WASHINGTON — The Flex Association released a new issue brief today, “Scaling for Good: How App-Based Platforms Empower Entrepreneurship and Advance the Workforce of Tomorrow.” As a major […]
Seattle’s PayUp Ordinance Cost Local Businesses Over $17 Million Over Three-Month Period, According to New Flex Study
Independent study finds that Seattle’s delivery pay ordinance costs workers, consumers, and local businesses. WASHINGTON – Total delivery orders fell a full 25 percent over a 13-week period following the implementation of the City of Seattle’s App-Based Worker Minimum Payment Ordinance, costing local businesses $17.6 million, according to a new study from Flex, the trade […]
No Tax On Tips – What It Means For For App-Based Drivers and Couriers
No Tax On Tips – What It Means For For App-Based Drivers and Couriers
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 […]