by dankeelan | Apr 23, 2024 | Remote Work
For the first time since we were all forcefully thrown into remote work in 2020, it finally feels like the debate surrounding it is settling down. Companies that wanted their teams back in the office have enacted relevant policies. Meanwhile, employees...
by dankeelan | Apr 23, 2024 | Featured, Gig Workers, U.S. Economy
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and other major business groups have asked a Texas federal judge to permanently block a Biden administration rule that would make it more difficult for companies to treat certain workers as independent contractors rather than their...
by dankeelan | Apr 23, 2024 | Gig Workers
The gig economy is nothing new. Nor is it inherently bad for workers. Artists and tradespeople have relied on gig work for centuries. It provides much flexibility, which many workers need, and which explains why it remains a popular option. However, the rise of...
by dankeelan | Apr 23, 2024 | Featured, Jobs, U.S. Economy
The Federal Trade Commission banned noncompete agreements for most U.S. workers Tuesday with a new rule that will bar employers from enforcing clauses that restrict workers from switching employers within their industry, which the agency said suppresses wages and gums...
by dankeelan | Apr 16, 2024 | Economy, Gig Workers
The financial woes of gig economy workers have been laid bare in a new study, which reveals that over half report their unpredictable earnings lead to monetary difficulties. A poll involving 1,000 workers also highlighted that their sporadic work schedules make it...
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