by dankeelan | Mar 23, 2021 | Future of Work, U.S. Economy
Gig work isn’t just on the margins of our economy anymore. By 2018, over 35% of American workers were dependent on at least some ad-hoc employment. Many had medical needs, caregiving, school, or other demands that fluctuated day to day. That figure could reach 50% in...
by dankeelan | Mar 23, 2021 | California, Future of Work, Gig Workers, Legislation
On March 9, H.R. 842 passed in the House. Called the Protecting the Right to Organize Act (Pro Act), this broad sweeping legislation replicates California’s ABC test at a national level. To be clear, this won’t sink the freelance economy. Freelancing is...
by dankeelan | Mar 16, 2021 | Finance, Future of Work, Tips
Fiverr was a clear winner in 2020. The stock has had a massive run for investors lucky enough to invest last year. FVRR stock rose close to 10x from a May 2020 price of roughly $25 to a high of more than $300. Compare FVRR stock returns with the S&P 500...
by dankeelan | Mar 2, 2021 | Europe, Future of Work, Gig Workers
The European Union has kicked off the first stage of a consultation process involving gig platforms and workers. Regional lawmakers have said they want to improve working conditions for people who provide labor via platforms which EU digital policy chief, Margrethe...
by dankeelan | Feb 23, 2021 | Future of Work
The International Labor Organization urged better regulatory cooperation among countries to protect workers in the digital economy, saying the distinction between employees and the self-employed is increasingly becoming...
by dankeelan | Feb 23, 2021 | Featured, Future of Work
We’re going through a paradigm shift in the workplace. What was once a primarily in-office model has transformed into a remote-first working environment. For many companies, the novel coronavirus spurred a sudden and dramatic shift from the majority of employees...
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