Wisconsin Senate committee passes gig worker benefits bill

Wisconsin Senate committee passes gig worker benefits bill

MADISON (WKOW) -- A bipartisan bill designed to expand benefits for gig workers in Wisconsin has passed a key state Senate committee and is now headed to the floor for full consideration.

Portable Benefits Bill Is A Win For Wisconsin’s Workforce: Legislation ensures benefits, protections, and flexibility for gig workers - Chamber of Progress

Today, Wisconsin lawmakers advanced legislation ensuring access to portable benefits, including health insurance and paid time off, for app-based workers like rideshare drivers. The proposal also protects workers’ independent status, guaranteeing their flexibility to set their own schedules. The Assembly’s version of the bill passed out of committee today, following the Senate’s approval of its companion measure yesterday. The legislation is exp…