In the humming world of gig apps, three variations dominate. There’s the platform model, where contractors create profiles and upload portfolios; we’ve got the on-demand...
The Department of Labor has defined the question of whether a worker is an independent contractor or an employee by saying it depends on the...
Albertsons supermarket chain is reportedly laying off some of its unionized delivery drivers and instead teaming with DoorDash for deliveries, according to a report in...
Pressure over employment rights in Europe has prompted food delivery and rideshare firms like Uber and Deliveroo to open negotiations with unions and labor groups,...
In today’s top news, President Trump signed the pandemic relief bill Congress passed last week, and Square CEO Jack Dorsey is reportedly interested in buying...
Grubhub drivers are fuming over a new company policy that has led to dramatically reduced tipping, the Financial Times reported, citing exchanges with drivers and...
Freelancing, contracting, ad hoc work — it’s all a grand adventure. Like trying to get paid, for example. Will they pay? When will they pay?...
The freelance economy is witnessing rapid growth in participation worldwide. One recent report found that 57 million freelancers are expected to operate in the U.S....
From supporting NASA missions to building marketing campaigns, employers worldwide are tapping freelancers to bolster their businesses. But this new zest for ad hoc work...