Advocates for the Independent Workforce

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Policymakers must support the millions of Americans who work as independent contractors and choose to be in business for themselves.

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Coalition of 47 Business Organizations Applauds House Committee Passage of Resolution Blocking…...

By IWC • March 21, 2024

A coalition of 47 business organizations who support independent work opportunities applaud the House Education…...

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Owner-Operators / Independent Contractors in the Supply Chain

By IWC • March 21, 2024

For decades, the trucking industry has relied on…

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Assessing the Impact of Worker Reclassification: Employment Outcomes…

By IWC • March 21, 2024

One-third of Americans now earn income through some…

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Explainer: Benefits Models for Gig Workers

By Curran McSwigan, Economic Policy Advisor @ Third Way

August 16, 2024

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U.S. App-Based Rideshare and Delivery: Economic Impact Report

By Public First

March 21, 2024

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Assessing the Impact of Worker Reclassification: Employment Outcomes…

By Liya Palagashvili, Paola Suarez, Christopher M. Kaiser, and Vitor Melo

January 31, 2024

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Freelance Forward 2023

By Upwork Research Institute

December 12, 2023