Gig Economy

The PRO Act may strip hard-working Utahns of jobs altogether. After the implementation of AB 5 in California (which the PRO Act is modeled after), thousands of people were simply let go from their contract jobs instead of being hired as employees.
This bill would prohibit regulators from attempting to regulate peer-to-peer car-sharing or rental companies in a similar fashion to a traditional car rental company.
This bill clarifies existing worker laws to ensure that companies merely serving as a platform to provide work opportunities to Utahns are not mislabeled as that worker's employer. Libertas Institute supports this bill. The gig economy is one of the most promising sectors for Utah over the coming decade. The gig economy will play a vital role in ensuring that people looking for work always have an opportunity to find it. It is important that Utah embraces the future of work, and embodies the principles of a person's right to work by empowering a work-friendly environment that is aware of the future. This clarification in the law is critical for Utah to continue on the path to being a state that generates countless opportunities for its workforce to earn a living.
When thinking about the future of work, it is important to consider how the shifting dynamics of the work environment will impact the way Utahns interact with one another.
Supporting innovative gig companies will provide more Utahns with easier access to jobs which is extremely important during this pandemic.

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