Flex Statement | Supporting Senator Cassidy’s Leadership on Portable Benefits

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 23, 2025

The following statement is for attribution to Flex CEO Kristin Sharp: 

"On behalf of its members and the app-based industry, Flex would like to thank Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) for championing independent earners. Independent contractors who wish to access portable benefits should be able to do so while retaining the flexibility and autonomy that they value. We greatly appreciate Senator Cassidy’s support of app-based workers and his recognition that this industry is vital to millions of Americans."

CONTACT:       

media@flexassociation.org

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About Flex: Flex is the voice of the app-based economy, representing America's leading app-based rideshare and delivery platforms and the people who count on them. Our member companies — DoorDash, Grubhub, HopSkipDrive, Instacart, Lyft, Shipt and Uber— help provide access to crucial goods and services to customers safely and efficiently, offer flexible earning opportunities to workers and support economic growth in communities across the country.