by dankeelan | Feb 9, 2021 | Career, Tips
Millions of people around the world have lost their jobs, temporarily or permanently, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Freelancers and contract workers have been among those heavily affected by this health and economic crisis. Freelancers often work on a contract basis...
by dankeelan | Feb 9, 2021 | Gig Workers, U.S. Economy
Freelancing and gig work is exploding due to the COVID-19 pandemic, shedding new light on how little protection many gig workers have. In the latest case, Amazon is in the hot seat. As a result of a new ruling against Amazon Flex, federal agencies in the United States...
by dankeelan | Feb 9, 2021 | Gig Workers, Pay, U.S. Economy
Amazon has agreed to pay $61.7 million to settle allegations that it stole its Amazon Flex drivers tips over a two-and-a-half year period, the Federal Trade Commission said on Tuesday. “Today, the FTC is sanctioning Amazon.com for expanding its...
by dankeelan | Feb 9, 2021 | Featured, Finance, Gig Workers, Tips
Shutdowns, layoffs and salary cuts brought on by the coronavirus pandemic have left millions of Americans searching for new sources of income. Those who’ve recently turned to gig work may be weeks away from a financial surprise in the form of unexpected tax...
by dankeelan | Feb 9, 2021 | Remote Work
Back in March 2020, when more than 40 percent of Americans began commuting to their kitchen tables and makeshift home office nooks, few believed they’d still be there now, nearly a year later. And yet, here we are. The big question looming in many...
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