by dankeelan | Nov 3, 2020 | Future of Work, Gig Workers, U.S. Economy
Biden has pledged to use California’s AB5, which enshrined a three-part test for determining a workers status as employee or contractor, as a model for federal regulations. “Employer misclassification of ‘gig economy’ workers as independent...
by dankeelan | Nov 3, 2020 | California, Featured, Gig Workers
Trend-setting California votes on the future of the gig economy on Tuesday, deciding whether to back a ballot proposal by Uber and its allies that would cement app-based food delivery and ride-hail drivers’ status as independent contractors, not employees. The...
by dankeelan | Oct 27, 2020 | Future of Work, Gig Workers, Management
One of the most visible impacts of the coronavirus pandemic has been on the gig economy and overall jobs. With migrant labour moving back to their hometowns and rapid digitisation induced by restrictions, several businesses have now been made redundant. However, some...
by dankeelan | Oct 27, 2020 | Jobs, Tips
When I got laid off from my job in 2015, I promised myself that I’d do whatever it took to become my own boss and never go back to a full-time job. It was a goal that came with many brainstorm sessions and lots of Excel spreadsheets. In the end, I not only...
by dankeelan | Oct 27, 2020 | California, Featured, Future of Work, Gig Workers
The decision California voters face on Proposition 22 boils down to this: should a handful of companies be allowed to create a new gig contractor category for their workers that doesn’t include employee protections and benefits, like unemployment insurance and workers...
by dankeelan | Oct 27, 2020 | Entrepreneurs
Building a freelance agency might appeal to you if you are making the decision between a business that relies on you as the primary person to complete the work and one that instead relies on a team of subcontractors to help you deliver client projects....
by dankeelan | Oct 27, 2020 | Featured, Remote Work
Amazon employees can now work from home until June 30. The Seattle tech giant extended its remote work policy, which previously was set until Jan. 8, 2021. “We continue to prioritize the health of our employees and follow local government guidance,” a company...
by dankeelan | Oct 27, 2020 | Remote Work, Technology, Tips
Most businesses have spent the last several months getting their teams set up to work fully remote using collaboration and productivity technologies such as videoconferencing and chat tools. While collaborating remotely may be easier for departments like sales and...
by dankeelan | Oct 27, 2020 | Benefits, Featured, U.S. Economy
Millions of jobless Americans are poised to lose their unemployment benefits at the end of the year without action from Congress to extend temporary aid programs. A federal program paying benefits to gig workers and others (such as the self-employed, freelancers,...
by dankeelan | Oct 27, 2020 | Gig Workers, Legal
Gig economy workers will be able to collectively bargain for their rates under a new exemption from competition laws for small businesses and independent contractors. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s authorisation for companies with less than...
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