Gig Workers

Instacart Leads Debate Over Gig Economy Employee Vaccine Eligibility
Instacart Leads Debate Over Gig Economy Employee Vaccine Eligibility
January 11, 2021  |  Coronavirus

How much has grocery shopping changed since the pandemic started? There’s plenty of data from the consumer side as they have flocked to digital-first options....

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Labor Department Clarifies Independent Contractor Standard
Labor Department Clarifies Independent Contractor Standard
January 06, 2021  |  Regulation

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...

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Uber Looks To Cut European Deal To Avoid Reclassification Of Gig Workers
Uber Looks To Cut European Deal To Avoid Reclassification Of Gig Workers
December 30, 2020  |  Gig Economy

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,...

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Grubhub Changes Tipping In California, Angering Drivers
Grubhub Changes Tipping In California, Angering Drivers
December 27, 2020  |  Gig Economy

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...

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Digital Payments Options Are Redefining The Freelance Lifestyle
Digital Payments Options Are Redefining The Freelance Lifestyle
December 24, 2020  |  Digital Payments

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?...

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Freelancer.com On How Enterprises Can Tap Swift Payments To Build Trust With Global Freelancers
Freelancer.com On How Enterprises Can Tap Swift Payments To Build Trust With Global Freelancers
December 22, 2020  |  Digital Payments

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...

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Consumers Will Pay Increased Fees To Offset California Gig Worker Benefits
Consumers Will Pay Increased Fees To Offset California Gig Worker Benefits
December 14, 2020  |  Gig Economy

Gig workers for Uber and others in California will start getting benefits, but consumers will pay the price in additional fees, the Financial Times (FT)...

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Citing Busiest Year Ever, Instacart Spiffs Shopper Community
Citing Busiest Year Ever, Instacart Spiffs Shopper Community
December 11, 2020  |  Delivery

At a time of record growth and competition between grocery delivery services, Instacart has announced plans to give holiday bonuses of $50 to $500 to...

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SEC Plan Would Let Gig Workers Get Up To 15 Pct In Compensation Via Stock
SEC Plan Would Let Gig Workers Get Up To 15 Pct In Compensation Via Stock
November 24, 2020  |  Regulation

Food delivery workers, among others who work in the gig economy, would be able to get as much as 15 percent of their compensation in...

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