The Arkansas General Assembly is considering a bill that would meet the needs of independent contractors by unlocking portable benefits.
Independent workers value the ability to work for whom they want, when, where, and how they choose. Nine out of ten female workers who shifted from full-time employment to independent contract work said they did so to prioritize flexibility over stability. But unfortunately, upwards of 40% of independent workers lack access to any workplace benefits.
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Arkansas is trying to solve that problem by creating portable benefits that would be available to independent contractors without triggering their reclassification. Unlike traditional employer-provided benefits, portable benefits are attached to the worker instead of a specific employer. This offers workers the ability to maintain coverage no matter how they choose to work or who pays them. Learn more about portable benefits HERE.
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