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This bill, known as the "Unlocking Benefits for Independent Workers Act," aims to clarify how portable benefits impact an individual's employment status under federal law. Specifically, the bill prevents employers from having the provision of certain benefits be used as a determining factor in classifying a worker as an employee. These portable benefits include protections or financial contributions that workers can maintain even if they stop working for a particular employer, benefits typically provided to full-time employees, and contributions made either by the employer on the worker's behalf or by the worker themselves. By excluding these portable benefits from employment classification considerations, the bill seeks to provide more flexibility for independent workers and reduce barriers to offering portable benefits that workers can carry with them between jobs or work arrangements. This approach could potentially support the growing gig economy and provide more employment options for workers who prefer non-traditional work arrangements.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/2210/all-info