The gig economy is coming under scrutiny around the globe over labor rights issues. In Spain, the government has enacted new rules that require food delivery companies to turn “freelance” drivers into staff workers in 90 days. Spain’s new labor rules, which have been widely...
A Trump-era rule that would have made it harder for officials to change gig workers’ classification from independent contractors or W-2 employees has been blocked from ever going into effect by the Biden administration. The Labor Department announced that it would pull the rule before...
Gig workers should, at times, be classified as employees, entitled to sick time, healthcare, and paid time off, Reuters reported on Thursday (April 29), citing an exclusive interview with U.S. Labor Secretary Marty Walsh. President Joe Biden’s labor secretary — the former mayor of Boston...
The year 2020 was not a terrific one for the ridesharing business as consumers on lockdown didn’t need quite so many rides, and sitting in a very confined space with a stranger for only a short ride seemed an overly risky proposition. Uber pivoted quickly...
Lumanu has rolled out its business platform, which will let creators manage, scale and protect their businesses, a press release said on Wednesday (April 7). Lumanu’s program is in invite-only beta mode and will allow users to make their own personalized databases. Per the release,...
The diminished need for rideshares during the COVID-19 pandemic caused many people to abandon gig platforms as a source of income, causing a driver shortage as the world starts reopening post-pandemic. To help alleviate the drop-off of drivers, Uber is stepping up with $250 million...
The evolution – and revolution – of the platform economy has been one where individuals find work when and where they need it. For the companies themselves, creating new, digital-first markets while keeping costs (relatively) low can streamline efforts to scale worldwide. But there’s always...
Uber drivers in the U.K. are entitled to paid time off, a minimum wage, and other benefits previously denied to gig economy workers, The Wall Street Journal reported on Friday (Feb. 19). The U.K. Supreme Court ruled unanimously to uphold a lower court’s decision that...
Freelance services platform Fiverr is introducing a new tool that enables freelancers to offer subscriptions to the clients they work with the most. “In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, more businesses are tapping into remote, freelance talent than ever before. Managers have become comfortable managing...
