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House Co-Sponsorship Memoranda
House of Representatives
Session of 2021 - 2022
Regular Session
MEMORANDUM
| Posted: | December 1, 2020 02:02 PM |
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| From: | Representative Malcolm Kenyatta and Rep. Melissa L. Shusterman |
| To: | All House members |
| Subject: | Urging Congress to Help the Self-Employed, Independent Contractors, and “Gig” Economy Workers During the COVID-19 Crisis |
| The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many American workers into unemployment with no clear end in sight. Independent contractors and those working in the “gig” economy face some of the toughest hurdles as they are not eligible for same unemployment protections and benefits as other workers. Self-employed workers, independent contractors, gig economy workers, temporary and part-time workers make up about a third of the country’s workforce. In order to help these workers, we will be introducing a resolution urging Congress to add unemployment benefits and protections for independent contractors and others who normally don’t qualify for benefits in any new COVID-19 legislative aid package. We should not let employment classification prevent us from helping our fellow workers during these unprecedented times. I ask that you support this resolution and join us in working to ensure all Pennsylvania workers and their families get the help they need during this crisis. |