by dankeelan | Aug 11, 2020 | Benefits, California, Featured
Uber outlined proposals Monday for a new type of relationship with “gig” workers, including its own drivers, that would keep them as independent contractors but with some guaranteed benefits. The move comes with Uber and other firms facing legal pressure...
by dankeelan | Aug 4, 2020 | Benefits, Featured, U.S. Economy
Even as COVID-19 unemployment benefits expired last week, likely leaving millions in the lurch, top Democrats and Trump administration representatives failed to reach a deal on their extension Monday. “They are sticking to their position,” Senate Minority...
by dankeelan | Aug 4, 2020 | Remote Work, Technology, Tips
Apple’s approach to product design is to make its hardware easy to use, while packing it with additional features it hopes will help you get things done as you become a power user. What follows are iPad tips to help you get work done. iPad tips to help you work...
by dankeelan | Aug 4, 2020 | Benefits, Gig Workers, Jobs
Businesses often prefer independent contractors (also known as consultants or freelancers) for the flexibility in structuring payment, and to avoid: paying minimum wage for all hours worked, overtime, family medical leave and paid sick leave, disability and...
by dankeelan | Aug 4, 2020 | Future of Work, Gig Workers, Remote Work, U.S. Economy
Both the makeup and structure of the workforce has dramatically changed as companies figure out how to operate in a world affected by COVID-19. While some changes are temporary, others look to be permanent. In a new survey conducted by the Conference Board of 1,300...
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