Gig Workers

Uber, Lyft Mull Unions To Cement Gig Workers As Contractors
Uber, Lyft Mull Unions To Cement Gig Workers As Contractors
June 09, 2021  |  Gig Economy

Gig economy firms like Uber and Lyft are supporting state laws that would definitively define their workers as independent contractors, even if that means creating...

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Uber’s Signing Bonuses, Better Pay Lure Drivers Back On The Road
Uber’s Signing Bonuses, Better Pay Lure Drivers Back On The Road
June 01, 2021  |  Gig Economy

When the pandemic hit, Uber drivers struggled as their business and tourism customers dropped and fears of COVID-19 grew. Now, with vaccination rates rising, Uber...

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Gig Workers Have Made $2 Billion Using Fiverr
Gig Workers Have Made $2 Billion Using Fiverr
May 25, 2021  |  Gig Economy

Gig economy star Fiverr said on Tuesday (May 25) that freelancers on its platform have collectively earned more than $2 billion. In February 2020, Fiverr...

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Freelance FinTech Chases The Sweet Spot Between Consumer And Business Banking
Freelance FinTech Chases The Sweet Spot Between Consumer And Business Banking
May 20, 2021  |  B2B Payments

Gig workers. Contractors. Solopreneurs. Whatever you (or regulators) call them, working for oneself can be both a rewarding and challenging professional experience. The reputation of...

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Gig Apps Apply For — And Get — New Chart Positions In Latest Provider Ranking
Gig Apps Apply For — And Get — New Chart Positions In Latest Provider Ranking
May 17, 2021  |  News

Did you know that the word “gig” in its original form had zero to do with working? To musicians, a “gig” is a performance. For...

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New Spanish Law Requires Delivery Companies To Treat Drivers As Employees
New Spanish Law Requires Delivery Companies To Treat Drivers As Employees
May 11, 2021  |  Gig Economy

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...

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Labor Secretary Marty Walsh: Some Gig Workers Are ‘Employees’
Labor Secretary Marty Walsh: Some Gig Workers Are ‘Employees’
April 29, 2021  |  Gig Economy

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...

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Help Wanted: Uber Posts Record March And Unprecedented Signing Bonus For Drivers
Help Wanted: Uber Posts Record March And Unprecedented Signing Bonus For Drivers
April 19, 2021  |  Gig Economy

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...

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New Gig App Provider Ranking Does Its Job Tracking New Chart Positions
New Gig App Provider Ranking Does Its Job Tracking New Chart Positions
April 09, 2021  |  Mobile Applications

Unemployment claims are up one week, down the next in the topsy-turvy world after COVID-19. Where does that leave gig workers? In the driver’s seat,...

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