Older Americans Report
Older Americans are an integral part of our communities. Flex member companies arecommitted to supporting Americans aged 50 and older, providing them withopportunities to earn and ensuring they have access to the goods and services theyneed and want to age with independence and dignity.
Flex’s FTC comments on fees
National and State-Level Survey: Key Findings
The App-Based Economy: National and State-Level
In April of 2023, Flex partnered with polling firm, Morning Consult, to survey 10,011 adults across the country. Using a multi-level regression and post-stratification model weighted by multiple factors, we found that app-based work is not only crucial to how millions of Americans deal with inflation, but that an overwhelming majority of app-based earners would […]
Rep. Darrell Issa Resolution
On January 31st, Representative Darrell Issa introduced a resolution recognizing the contributions of independent workers and contractors to the American economy and defending economic opportunity for the millions of Americans that make their living by working for themselves. Flex stands in support of Representative Issa’s resolution, and applauds his work recognizing the importance of independent […]
Data Sharing Principles
In our increasingly connected world, more data than ever is captured and shared each day. Knowing how to share that data can be difficult. That is why Flex worked with urban and economic development consulting company HR&A Advisors in 2022 to develop a series of best practices for sharing data. This set of principles will […]
Black Communities and the App-Based Economy
More than 23 million Americans earn income on app-based platforms, serving hundreds of millions of consumers across the United States. Among these earners are countless Black Americans utilizing the industry to earn income on their own terms, with the added flexibility to support their families, and achieve their entrepreneurial goals The app-based industry is committed […]
Small Businesses and the App-Based Economy
Small businesses are the backbone of the American economy and American entrepreneurship. The app- based economy is proud to support small businesses, especially in a time when small businesses are recovering from the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite this uncertainty, the app-based industry has remained committed to providing key services and earning opportunities to […]
Letter to Secretary Walsh
Flex is committed to supporting the flexibility and independence of app-based workers. We are pleased to share the below letter — signed by 47 members of congress — expressing their support for independent work and opposition to the Department of Labor’s proposed rule. We thank each member for their attention to this issue, and continued […]
