The Hill Op-Ed: Why Policymakers Should Embrace–Not Hinder–Independent Work
Every time you use Instacart or Shipt to get groceries, tap Grubhub or DoorDash to order a meal, or are matched with a driver via Uber and Lyft, you’re supporting the ability of millions of people to work when, where, and however long they want, and in turn, powering local economic impact around the country. […]
Flex Association Responds to Proposed Department of Labor Rule
WASHINGTON, DC – Kristin Sharp, CEO of Flex Association, released the following statement today on the proposed rule announced by the Department of Labor: “Millions of app-based workers choose this work because of the flexibility it provides. They overwhelmingly prefer to preserve their ability to choose when, where, and how often they work. During this […]
Flexibility Must Come First
Millions of Americans have voted with their feet to unlock earnings opportunities enabled by app-based work. Flex is carefully reviewing the Labor Department’s proposal, with an eye toward ensuring that the voices of app-based earners are heard in the coming weeks and months. Flex supports policies that allow app-based earners to keep their flexibility and […]
ICYMI: App-based Industry Commits to Improving Food Access in Response to President Biden’s White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, at the first White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health in over 50 years, President Biden announced an ambitious goal to end hunger and reduce diet-related disease by 2030 while closing health disparities. In response to the President’s call for public-private partnership to meet this goal, the app-based industry has […]
Independence Works!
Did you know that on-average, app-based economy workers: Work when they want Work where they want Work for however long they choose Check out our latest Independence Works campaign below!
News: What is the future of app-based work? Shipt is having a say in it
Last week, our CEO Kristin Sharp, and Board Chairman Mayor Steve Benjamin sat down with William Thornton of AL.com to discuss Shipt’s leadership in the region, and on the future of app-based work across the country. Check out the story here for more information.
News: S.F. drops delivery fee cap
This week San Francisco officials endorsed a deal with two of our member companies – GrubHub and DoorDash – on a less restrictive cap on delivery fees. The agreement shows that in our new economic landscape, parties of all political affiliations recognize the essential nature of the app-based industry to the restaurant industry at large. […]
Report: App-Based Industry and Older Americans
We released a report highlighting how app-based companies support older Americans. Older Americans are an integral part of our communities. App-based work provides them with the flexibility to earn money on their terms while continuing to append time with their family or enjoy retirement. Our member companies: DoorDash, Uber, Lyft, Shipt, Instacart, Grubhub, & HopSkipDrive […]
News: An Uber driver says she more than doubled her monthly tips to $2,600 after swapping her Toyota
Sustainability is a core priority for Flex and our members. That’s why we’re so excited to share the real-world impact of our member, Uber’s, Tesla rental program. Not only is it a critical step towards zero-emissions mobility, but it’s helping workers beat the prices at the pump. Read more about how this driver doubled her […]
Release: Grubhub Teams Up with PayPal & Visa to Offer Drivers Faster & Easier Access to Payments
We know from workers that some of the things they value most about app-based work are the flexibility and low barriers to entry. Instant cashout is a key component to those factors. That’s why Grubhub released a new feature last month to give drivers easier access to payments. Read more below or here https://prn.to/3OLc3Oa Instant […]
