US. New Portable Benefits Bill Aims To Help Gig Workers, But Worker Classification Still Matters
Pension Policy International (19.08.2025) Senator Bill Cassidy (R- IL) uncovered the Unlocking Benefits for Independent Workers Act to prevent gig worker misclassification. Under this legislation, companies will be able to voluntarily offer portable benefits without employing gig workers and having to pay for unemployment insurance, overtime pay, and workers’ compensation.
For some time, there has been a disagreement between labor advocates and large companies like Uber or Lyft over portable benefits.
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