The Push for a Federal Minimum Wage Increase
Wonolo on Feb. 24, 2021
There is a lot of conversation about the minimum wage. Recently, many states and cities have enacted minimum wage increases, and the concept of a living wage is becoming more widespread. Plus, there is talk of increasing the federal minimum [...]
What is Living Wage?
Wonolo on Feb. 18, 2021
Recently there has been a lot of news around increasing the federal minimum wage, which has stood at $7.25/hour since 2009. With those conversations there is sometimes another important term brought up: living wage. They may sound similar, but there [...]
Wonolo Launches Program To Help Formerly Incarcerated Individuals Get Jobs
Wonolo on Feb. 17, 2021
Today, we officially launched a pilot program to help provide access to jobs for people with previous justice system involvement. The Path Forward program connects individuals with previous justice system involvement with job opportunities posted by businesses that use the [...]
19 Potential Tax Write-Offs for Wonoloers
Wonolo on Feb. 16, 2021
As a Wonoloer, you might be able to save money on taxes by claiming tax write-offs on lots of work-related expenses! Our partners at Keeper Tax have put together a list of 19 common write-offs not to miss! This tax [...]
1099 Tax Prep Checklist For Wonolo Workers
Wonolo on Jan. 21, 2021
If you are working as a Wonoloer, you’ll likely be responsible for filing your estimated 1099 self-employment taxes throughout the year. Sure, the thought of paying your taxes may not be the most pleasant one, but Keeper Tax is here [...]
Refer Your Friends to Wonolo
Wonolo on Nov. 30, 2020
We’re excited to jump into how to refer someone to Wonolo and why it can benefit you. Referring is important, because it helps Wonolo grow. If more people are on the Wonolo app looking for work, then we can find [...]
Wonolo x Stride Open Enrollment
Wonolo on Nov. 12, 2020
Open Enrollment, the one time of year you can buy or change your health insurance, starts on November 1st and ends on December 15th for most states. Health insurance is a great way to protect you and your loved ones [...]
Prop. 22 Underscores Why Our Binary Worker-Classification System Is Broken
The success of Prop. 22 shows what I have long believed: the binary worker classifications in place, 1099 vs. W2, are not what today’s contingent workers want or need. Prop. 22 is a win for workers who choose to be independent [...]
Future of Work Thought Leaders Series: Better Information Can Lead to Better Pay
Wonolo on Sep. 14, 2020
If you have a will to work then you should be able to work. That’s one of the foundational beliefs for us at Wonolo. Unfortunately, things aren’t always so simple. One of the barriers to work can be a lack [...]
