what earners want
App-based workers across the country have spoken and the message is clear: The vast majority prefer to remain independent contractors, with the freedom to choose when, where, and how often to work.
Choosing
Flexibility
App-based earning offers people a way to make additional money with low barriers to entry, swift payouts, scalable income, and the flexibility that traditional employment lacks.
77%
support maintaining their current classification as independent contractors.
84%
are satisfied with app-based platforms
85%
say app-based platforms have been fair to the flexibility of workers’ schedules
8 in 10
spend 20 hours or fewer per week on app-based platforms
75%
say app-based platforms have been fair regarding pay to workers
83%
say they are likely to continue using app-based platforms for work in the next year
“I am retired and have driven with Uber for 7 years. The flexible schedule is more than I could ever ask for. I can work around my doctor’s appointments and take time off to come back refreshed.”
Tony A, Illinois, driving with Uber
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