by dankeelan | Dec 15, 2020 | Benefits, Future of Work, Gig Workers, U.S. Economy, Unions
When California voters passed Proposition 22 with 58.6% of the vote, they agreed with Uber, Lyft, DoorDash, Instacart and Postmates that gig workers should not be employees who are entitled to myriad labor rights. The proposition they passed stated that gig...
by dankeelan | Dec 15, 2020 | Benefits, Featured, Future of Work, Gig Workers
Many people participate in jobs associated with the gig economy. This includes those who drive for ride-sharing services, deliver food, or otherwise get paid based on services or deliveries, or car rides, as opposed to a set salary or hourly basis. People take these...
by dankeelan | Dec 8, 2020 | Benefits, Featured, Gig Workers
With some 40 percent of U.S. workers in long-term temporary employment, or “gig” jobs, the idea of a “social contract” in which an individual receives benefits over a lifetime working for a single firm seems antiquated. But, says U.S....
by dankeelan | Dec 1, 2020 | Benefits, U.S. Economy
Congress only has weeks to pass another relief package before the end of the year and a new proposal from a group of bipartisan lawmakers would bring relief to people, but not in the form of direct payments. On Tuesday, Democratic and Republican senators and...
by dankeelan | Dec 1, 2020 | Benefits, Featured
Most U.S. states have been underpaying jobless benefits for millions of Americans who took a financial hit during the COVID-19 crisis, according to a government watchdog. The Government Accountability Office said in a report on Monday that states...
by dankeelan | Nov 17, 2020 | Benefits, Future of Work, Gig Workers
The country’s two largest transportation network companies – Lyft and Uber – and other “gig” driving and delivery businesses are likely going to try and change Illinois law to create a new classification of workers. On top of making transportation in cities worse in...
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