The European Union (EU) is reportedly inching closer to passing legislation on the social and labor rights of millions of gig workers within online platforms....
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has joined a lawsuit challenging the Department of Labor’s (DOL) new independent contractor rule. Filed Tuesday (March 5), the lawsuit focuses on the DOL’s new...
Uber is now offering its Pro Card to its Canadian drivers and delivery workers. The card, developed in collaboration with Mastercard and gig worker-centric FinTech Payfare, gives workers free...
The rise of the gig economy has transformed work for millions of individuals. From freelance creatives to ridesharing drivers, gig workers are pursuing financial independence...
InDrive, a global mobility and urban services platform, introduced a new financial services product called inDrive Money. The offering provides cash loans to drivers operating...
Investment platform Robinhood is expanding its retirement offering to include gig workers. “Robinhood Retirement For Independent Workers” kicked off Wednesday (Feb. 28) in partnership with three high-profile...
The emergence of ridesharing platforms such as Uber and Lyft has not only transformed commuting habits but also reshaped the gig economy landscape, granting drivers unprecedented levels of flexibility...
An organization representing rideshare drivers and delivery workers is organizing a strike on Valentine’s Day (Wednesday, Feb. 14). Justice for App Workers is calling on drivers...
Peer-to-peer carsharing marketplace Getaround is laying off about 30% of its North American staff as part of a restructuring plan. The company will restructure its workforce and...