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Uber, Postmates Sue CA Over Labor Rights Law
Uber, Postmates Sue CA Over Labor Rights Law
December 31, 2019  |  Legal

Uber and Postmates have filed a lawsuit against the state of California to try and block a new law that will change how they must...

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California’s New Labor Bill Gets Pushback From Uber
California’s New Labor Bill Gets Pushback From Uber
September 12, 2019  |  Gig Economy

Rideshare giant Uber says it will fight the recent passage of a controversial labor bill in California, The Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday (Sept....

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Gig Economy Could See Overhaul Under New California Bill
Gig Economy Could See Overhaul Under New California Bill
September 11, 2019  |  Gig Economy

California lawmakers passed a controversial labor bill on Tuesday (Sept. 10) that could turn on-demand contract workers into full-fledged employees.   App-based businesses tried to work...

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California Senate Could Rule On Gig Economy Law This Week
California Senate Could Rule On Gig Economy Law This Week
September 09, 2019  |  Regulation

As early as this week, California’s state Senate will take up a measure that could forever change the future of the gig economy, and firms...

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The Role Of Digital Identity In Growing The Healthcare Services Gig Economy
The Role Of Digital Identity In Growing The Healthcare Services Gig Economy
June 17, 2019  |  Healthcare

The United States is currently weathering a healthcare worker shortage that is estimated to get quite a bit worse before it gets better.  According to...

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‘Scattered Canary’ BEC Scams Aim At US Firms
‘Scattered Canary’ BEC Scams Aim At US Firms
June 10, 2019  |  B2B Payments

From a one-man shop committing check fraud on Craigslist to a sophisticated multi-fraudster committing BEC scams, the rise of Scattered Canary has been startling. Elsewhere, in...

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UK Contractor Payroll Reforms Reignite Employee Definition Debate
UK Contractor Payroll Reforms Reignite Employee Definition Debate
June 05, 2019  |  B2B Payments

The rise of the gig worker has shaken up the talent pool, with some far-reaching consequences — particularly as it relates to employment regulation. Earlier...

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CA Gig Economy Legislation Could Better Protect Workers
CA Gig Economy Legislation Could Better Protect Workers
June 04, 2019  |  Gig Economy

California has proposed gig economy legislation that could potentially change workers’ classifications from independent contractors to actual employees, which would make them eligible for the...

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Indian Contractors Examine, Categorize Facebook Content
Indian Contractors Examine, Categorize Facebook Content
May 07, 2019  |  Facebook

Contractors in India have been examining and categorizing millions of photos, status updates and more from Facebook, opening up new concerns about how the social...

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