The Way Americans Work Has Changed. Our Benefits Haven’t.

The Way Americans Work Has Changed. Our Benefits Haven’t.
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All across the country, people are piecing together a living from freelance jobs, contract work, gig platforms, and small businesses. In fact, more than 74 million Americans now earn income outside a traditional 9-to-5 job. Yet, under current law, those same workers often have no legal mechanism to access the benefits historically associated with full-time employment.

Judy Pino
Judy Pino
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Judy Pino is spokesperson and advisor on Hispanic issues for Independent Women’s Voice.