by dankeelan | Mar 9, 2021 | Finance, U.S. Economy
Self-employed and gig workers who have been waiting for new rules that would mean larger forgivable loans through the Paycheck Protection Program can now move forward with their applications. As of Friday, the Small Business Administration is ready to accept and...
by dankeelan | Mar 9, 2021 | Featured, Gender, Gig Workers
Even in emerging job economies, a gender pay gap is evident, and new research points to women’s lower pay expectations. Amid pandemic-related job losses or furloughs, gig work has boomed. Instacart, DoorDash and UberEats have seen increases in those signing up to work...
by dankeelan | Mar 9, 2021 | Benefits, Gig Workers, U.S. Economy
Buried in the legislation are provisions that will require them to provide a lot more information to the IRS about the money millions of people earn through their platforms, which is likely to bring in billions of dollars more in federal taxes. That will generate cash...
by dankeelan | Mar 2, 2021 | Gig Workers, Jobs, Tips
Freelance writers are in high demand. But landing new clients can be the hardest part of the job. For each project, you might be vying with dozens of other candidates, which puts the onus on you to prove that you’re better than the competition. The solution: Post a...
by dankeelan | Mar 2, 2021 | Gig Workers, Healthcare, Safety
Last year, media reports showed surreal images of previously bustling streets laying empty as stores were shut and WFH became the norm. Among the few who kept working in close contact with the public during the pandemic were gig workers, such as drivers and...
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