Flex Praises New Executive Order to Establish Portable Retirement Savings Accounts
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 4, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Flex Association today praised President Trump’s executive order directing the establishment of a new class of portable, tax-advantaged retirement savings accounts, accessible to all Americans, including millions of app-based, freelance, and independent workers. The accounts will travel with workers from job to job and platform to […]
Flex Association Statement on the PRICE Act
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 30, 2026 The following statement is for attribution to Flex CEO Kristin Sharp: “Every day, millions of Americans rely on app-based delivery platforms for food and essentials from restaurants, retailers, grocers, and small businesses. We share policymakers’ goal of ensuring transparency and protecting consumers from unfair or deceptive practices. However, delivery platforms […]
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 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 […]
