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EU May Regulate How Gig Platforms Use Algorithms

EU May Regulate How Gig Platforms Use Algorithms
EU May Regulate How Gig Platforms Use Algorithms
December 14, 2021  |  Regulation

The European Union announced on Dec. 9 a legislative package with proposals to improve the working conditions of people using digital labor platforms. While many...

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Gig Workers Want Insight Into Platform Algorithms
Gig Workers Want Insight Into Platform Algorithms
December 13, 2021  |  Gig Economy

Gig workers delivering passengers, groceries and restaurant meals are at the mercy of computer algorithms that could upend their workplace standing with little recourse. Now...

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EU Gig Workers Could Be Reclassified as Employees
EU Gig Workers Could Be Reclassified as Employees
December 09, 2021  |  Gig Economy

Gig workers in Europe — including Just Eat Takeaway.com, Uber Eats, Delivery Hero, Deliveroo and others — could be reclassified as employees under a new...

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New Gig App Provider Ranking Shows Reassuring Steadiness in the Gig Economy
New Gig App Provider Ranking Shows Reassuring Steadiness in the Gig Economy
December 09, 2021  |  Mobile Applications

Almost everyone wants a steady gig. That’s the dream. Do gig apps supply these? Kind of, yes. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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The Great Resignation, Gig Economy Growth Fuels Demand for Portable Health Benefits Apps
The Great Resignation, Gig Economy Growth Fuels Demand for Portable Health Benefits Apps
December 02, 2021  |  Gig Economy

A convergence of forces — from the pandemic to the rise of more formalized gig and creator economies — is providing opportunities to modernize work-related...

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New Gig App Provider Ranking Works Wonders With Startling Switch-ups
New Gig App Provider Ranking Works Wonders With Startling Switch-ups
November 19, 2021  |  Mobile Applications

What’s your gig? Driver? Videographer? Blogger? Personal shopper? It’s a long list. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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MA Ballot Measure Pushes for Gig Workers to Be Treated Like Contractors
MA Ballot Measure Pushes for Gig Workers to Be Treated Like Contractors
November 16, 2021  |  Gig Economy

Supporters of a Massachusetts ballot question that will ask voters to treat drivers for Uber, Lyft and other app-based companies as independent contractors have collected...

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BBTV Offers Creators Expedited and Cypto Payments 
BBTV Offers Creators Expedited and Cypto Payments 
November 10, 2021  |  Faster Payments

The media and technology company BBTV has launched a service called Fast Pay, designed to expedite monthly payments for creators.  Get the Full Story Complete...

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Deep Dive: Why Paying Gig Workers More Quickly Is a Winning Proposition for the Businesses That Employ Them
Deep Dive: Why Paying Gig Workers More Quickly Is a Winning Proposition for the Businesses...
November 09, 2021  |  Disbursements

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