The SEC recently voted to propose rules that would allow companies to grant equity compensation (stock ownership) to gig economy employees. This is a major move as it opens up cash flow for gig startups while also granting gig workers a benefit that they would not normally see in the contract sphere.
An Early Holiday for Gig Workers: SEC Proposes to Expand Ability of Companies to Grant Equity Compensation to Gig Economy Workers
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