"This agreement is an example of what independent, flexible work with dignity should look like in the 21st Century. We are thrilled to see more policymakers supporting portable benefits and innovative frameworks to improve independent work," Uber CLO Tony West said.

Fifty-three percent of Gen Z freelancers perform freelance work for at least 40 hours per week across a portfolio of different types of work.

The Insured Retirement Institute released its 2024 Federal Retirement Security Blueprint, urging Congress to enact changes within retirement legislation and the DOL to withdraw its proposed fiduciary rule.