Tech4America — Future of Work

Why I’m Supporting Proposition 22: The Self-Employed Deserve A Voice

This post makes the case that there are millions of gig workers who genuinely benefit from being independent contractors; the law should reflect their voice with public policies that improve conditions for…

Proposition 22 And AB5: A Voter Guide

Summary: This is a comprehensive guide to California Proposition 22, including every argument and counterargument, paired with statements…

Can Gig Work Help Workforce Recovery? A Pilot Review (Part 1)

Summary: This post reviews data from a pilot program that taught people how to use freelance work to increase their monthly earnings. In month 6 after training, the median graduate had earned $2,375 in extra income. By month…

Flexibility Is Key To Workforce Recovery

Summary: This post is about how traditional schooling and vocational education can only play a very small role in recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. In order for people to get into new occupations that will arise out of the recession, workers will need job…

The Importance Of Side Income As W-2 Jobs Become Unstable

This story is part of a series from Tech4America on the future of work

As policymakers in California fiercely debate the future of independent contracting, I think it’s important to look at the evidence…