by dankeelan | Jan 4, 2022 | Climate, Future of Work, Remote Work, U.S. Economy
It’s not just another perk in a benefits package — remote work could fundamentally reshape the urban geography of the United States. Where we live has been dictated by where we can find a good job. That truism has defined much of where Americans reside — clustered in...
by dankeelan | Jan 4, 2022 | Gig Workers, India
Cab-hailing firms Ola, Uber and logistics start-up Porter scored poorly in the annual Fairwork India Ratings 2021 which examines working conditions of gig economy staffers in the country. The three companies received zero points on a 10-point table system which...
by dankeelan | Jan 4, 2022 | Featured, Finance, Gig Workers, Retirement
Gig workers, like everyone else, deserve a pension. Freelancers, contract workers, self-employed, temp workers, on-call employees, and individuals with side hustles make up a significant component of our economy. Currently, 57 million Americans are estimated to be gig...
by dankeelan | Jan 4, 2022 | Gig Workers
With all the coverage of the gig economy, you’d think most everyone had given it a try, if not climbed aboard for a full-time adventure into the future economy. Reality is different, according to a new report from Pew Research. Getting a clearer view is important...
by dankeelan | Jan 4, 2022 | Gig Workers, Legal, Legislation
The gig economy faces yet another year of upheaval as the Biden administration eyes actions to address worker rights, court battles continue to play out across the country, and more states confront ongoing disputes about drivers’ employment status. App-based giants,...
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