by dankeelan | May 27, 2025 | Benefits, Featured, Gig Workers, U.S. Economy
States are clearing the legal hurdles around providing benefits to independent contractors and the idea is gaining traction in Congress. Earlier this month, online food delivery company DoorDash announced that it had rolled out a new pilot project with the state of...
by dankeelan | May 27, 2025 | Featured, Gig Workers, U.S. Economy
A record number of full-time office workers are turning to side gigs and second jobs amid rising economic anxiety, inadequate workplace support, and growing concerns about job security, according to a new survey. As concerns around the economy have risen in the US,...
by dankeelan | May 20, 2025 | Gig Workers
The US Department of Labor faces pressure to resurrect a business-friendly independent contractor standard from Trump’s first administration after loosening enforcement around who is and isn’t considered an employee. Earlier this month, the Trump-led DOL announced its...
by dankeelan | Apr 29, 2025 | Featured, Gig Workers
Side hustles can offer easy access to cash, but they’re not all created equal. Whether it’s pet sitting, rideshare driving or social media management, some hustles more reliable than others, so it’s important to know where to invest your time and energy. Earning extra...
by dankeelan | Apr 29, 2025 | Crypto, Gig Workers, India
In the last decade, two explosive economic forces have emerged to revolutionize the way people work and are compensated: the gig economy and cryptocurrency. At first glance, they may seem distinct, but their underlying nature shows that they share a common...
by dankeelan | Apr 22, 2025 | Economy, Gig Workers, U.S. Economy
Gig work provided a source of income for many workers during previous downturns. Apps like Uber and Instacart got their start and recruited lots of independent contractors in the years after the financial crisis of 2008, for instance. Continue reading...
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