Liya Palagashvili: 'In Utah, there are more than 80,000 self-employed and independent workers who may not have access to traditional work benefits. This arrangement reflects a relic of the past.'
In this Jan. 31, 2018, photo, a Lyft logo is installed on a Lyft driver's car next to an Uber sticker in Pittsburgh.In the era of Uber and DoorDash, state governments are grappling with how to address the problems stemming from a growing independent or “gig” workforce.
Last month, Gov. Spencer Cox signed into law the nation’s first voluntary portable benefits plan . The bill removes the age-old legal barriers that prevent companies from freely providing benefits to independent workers.
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GALLERY: Student-led rally at Utah State Capitol advocates for gun control, safer schoolsA student-led rally calling for gun control and safer schools was held at the Utah State Capitol. March For Our Lives is a nation-wide organization and Utah's Chapter joined in the national wave of rallies on Wednesday. FULL GALLERY:
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PHOTOS: Utah digs out of more snow during never-ending winterIt's April 4. The perfect day to dig out of another intense winter snowstorm right? As many Utahns are once again strapping on their snow boots and grabbing a shovel to clean up more snow, Utah's Weather Authority shows us how things look in neighborhoods across the state.
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