independent contractors
Retirement Savings Options for Self-Employed Rideshare Drivers
Rideshare income can qualify independent contractors for retirement savings plans typically associated with small business owners. Although Uber and Lyft do not generally provide employer-sponsored re...
The States Backing Rideshare Drivers with Protections and Benefits
Legal protections for rideshare drivers vary dramatically across state lines and metro areas. In some places, app-based drivers have won access to minimum pay standards, paid leave, and other labor pr...
Where Gig Workers Can Find Free or Discounted Perks in Your City
If you’re working in rideshare, taxi, or NEMT, you probably spend long hours on the move, and not much time digging through city websites for support. But the truth is, there are reliable, ongoi...
Rideshare Drivers Gain New Protections and Benefits Amid Industry Resistance
In cities across the U.S., rideshare drivers and their advocates are pressing for stronger labor protections and benefits, even as companies like Uber and Lyft push back, warning that higher driver wa...
Bill ensures worker flexibility for independent contractors
A newly introduced bipartisan bill would create an independent job opportunity that combines flexibility and workplace protection for independent contractors. The bill, titled Worker Flexibility and C...