Florida among nation's leaders in app-based workforce

Florida has the nation's second-highest share of its workforce engaging in app-based work. Why it matters: App-based work offers a flexible way to earn a living or just make an extra buck — but many such workers are fighting for better pay, benefits and more. By the numbers: App-based workers make up 6.4% of Florida's workforce, behind D.C. where drivers or couriers make up 9% of labor. The overall U.S. rate is 4.3%. • There are 7.3 million app-based workers nationwide, per the study. How it works: That's according to...