Post by Logan on Jun 4, 2016 2:04:18 GMT -6
Ohio Sen. Sherrod Brown wants to give sick leave, and retirement for contract workers
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Ohio Sen. Sherrod Brown on Friday said he wants part-time workers, freelancers and contractors to receive benefits from employers.
His "Benefits Bank" proposal would allow these workers to receive sick leave and retirement money from their employers, and have taxes withheld. Workers could keep their accrued benefits as they move from job to job. Employers would pay into a "Benefits Bank" account, using the number of hours an employee worked to calculate their benefits.
"Lack of benefits is a major barrier to anyone who wants to do freelance work and take on more contract work. When we increase our safety net for all workers – regardless of the sort of work they do – we make our economy more dynamic," The Cleveland Democrat said in a speech at the City Club of Cleveland.
Brown, a Democrat, acknowledged that it's unlikely that the proposal would pass tomorrow. Republicans dominate Congress, and it's a presidential election year.
Read more: www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2016/06/ohio_sen_sherrod_brown_wants_t.html
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Ohio Sen. Sherrod Brown on Friday said he wants part-time workers, freelancers and contractors to receive benefits from employers.
His "Benefits Bank" proposal would allow these workers to receive sick leave and retirement money from their employers, and have taxes withheld. Workers could keep their accrued benefits as they move from job to job. Employers would pay into a "Benefits Bank" account, using the number of hours an employee worked to calculate their benefits.
"Lack of benefits is a major barrier to anyone who wants to do freelance work and take on more contract work. When we increase our safety net for all workers – regardless of the sort of work they do – we make our economy more dynamic," The Cleveland Democrat said in a speech at the City Club of Cleveland.
Brown, a Democrat, acknowledged that it's unlikely that the proposal would pass tomorrow. Republicans dominate Congress, and it's a presidential election year.
Read more: www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2016/06/ohio_sen_sherrod_brown_wants_t.html