Two lawmakers have introduced Congress' first bill geared toward helping workers in the gig economy.
The measure would establish a $20 million grant fund with the U.S. Department of Labor to incentivize states, municipalities and nonprofits to create a benefits model for independent workers.
"As more and more Americans engage in part-time, contract or other alternative work arrangements, it’s increasingly important that we provide them with an ability to access more flexible, portable benefits that they can carry with them to multiple jobs across a day, a year and e...
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