How App-Based Platforms are Building a Sustainable Future
The app-based economy understands that urgent action is needed to tackle climate change. On Earth Day, we need a future-facing mindset to transition to a greener economy. A comprehensive climate response will require re-evaluation at the smallest levels of our society and communities. Today, cities are built on old infrastructure. Our transportation networks, food systems, […]
Flex Statement on Senate Confirmation Hearing for Julie Su to be Secretary of Labor
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Kristin Sharp, CEO of Flex, the trade association representing America’s leading app-based rideshare and delivery platforms and the people who count on them, released the following statement today after the Senate HELP Committee confirmation hearing on the nomination of Julie Su to be U.S. Secretary of Labor: “The next Labor Secretary must […]
Grubhub Fact Sheet – 2022
Grubhub is part of Just Eat Takeaway.com, a leading global online food delivery marketplace. It helps restaurants grow their businesses and experiment with new concepts. Grubhub provides drivers flexible opportunities to work and earn. Together with our restaurants and drivers, it gives diners more options to take out, whether it’s their go-to meal from their […]
A Farewell to Board Chairman, Mayor Steve Benjamin
The Flex Association extends its heartfelt congratulations to our Chairman, Mayor Steve Benjamin, on his recent appointment as the Senior Advisor to the President & Director of the Office of Public Engagement. Mayor Benjamin has been instrumental in advocating for the app-based economy, ensuring the growth and sustainability of our industry, and fostering collaboration between […]
Celebrating and Empowering Women in the App-Based Economy
Today, millions of women are breaking barriers to economic freedom by embracing flexible work and earning opportunities. From mothers and caregivers to business owners and entrepreneurs, women nationwide are choosing app-based platforms to achieve financial independence on their own terms. The app-based industry understands that when women have the freedom to work when and where […]
Flex Letter to President Biden Regarding Julie Su Nomination
March 20, 2023 The Honorable Joseph R. Biden President of the United States The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20500 Dear President Biden: The Department of Labor (“Department” or “DoL”) is considering a regulation that would make substantive changes to the guidance governing worker classification under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Given […]
In Letter, Flex Urges Biden to Delay Worker Classification Rule Until a New Secretary is Confirmed
For Immediate Release March 20, 2023 Contact: media@flexassociation.org In New Letter, App-Based Industry Trade Association Flex Urges Biden to Delay Worker Classification Rule Until a New Labor Secretary Confirmed Flex: DOL Secretary Nominee Julie Su Must Answer for Her Attempts to Stop Independent Work as California’s Then-Labor Commissioner WASHINGTON, D.C. – Flex, the trade association […]
App Industry Trade Association Flex Statement on Proposition 22 Decision
For Immediate Release March 13, 2023 Contact: media@flexassociation.org App Industry Trade Association Flex Statement on Proposition 22 Decision WASHINGTON, D.C. – Kristin Sharp, CEO of Flex, the trade association representing America’s leading app-based rideshare and delivery platforms and the people who count on them, released the following statement today on the Proposition 22 decision in […]
App Industry Trade Association Flex Statement on Nomination of Julie Su to be Secretary of Labor
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Kristin Sharp, CEO of Flex, the trade association representing America’s leading app-based rideshare and delivery platforms and the people who count on them, released the following statement today on the nomination of Department of Labor Deputy Secretary Julie Su to the position of Secretary: “The Secretary of Labor must advance policies that […]
Op-Ed: Why private sector companies have a responsibility and opportunity to solve the hunger crisis
By Kamau Witherspoon, CEO of Shipt, a technology company that connects consumers to personal delivery from local and national retailers across the United States. As a child, I remember moments where my mom had to figure out how to put food on the table. She always made it happen, but the pressure of making sure […]
