by dankeelan | Jul 28, 2026 | Featured, Gig Workers, U.S. Economy
While the number of working adults who depend on food stamps and Medicaid has ticked up since the start of the pandemic, the number of recipients who work at Amazon and on gig economy platforms has exploded, according to a new report from the U.S. Government...
by dankeelan | Jul 28, 2026 | Cybersecurity, Featured, Gig Workers
A database stolen from Paidwork in March 2026 surfaced on a cybercrime forum in April and became public on July 19, when Have I Been Pwned confirmed the breach hit more than 23 million accounts, according to Help Net Security and Malwarebytes. The 11GB file includes...
by dankeelan | Jul 7, 2026 | China, Gig Workers
Bao Zhang began driving for a Chinese ride-hailing app this year after losing his job as a software tester and says the weak job market gives him little hope of returning to the tech sector. His story is increasingly common in China, where tens of millions are...
by dankeelan | Jul 7, 2026 | Featured, Finance, Gig Workers, Tips
If you’re new to freelancing, your first year can bring a huge learning curve. (Ask me, a long-time freelance writer, how I know.) You go from a steady, predictable paycheck every two weeks to getting paid in dribs, drabs and lump sums. Then come the inevitable...
by dankeelan | Jul 7, 2026 | Gig Workers, Insurance
As lawmakers across the United States revisit how gig workers should be protected on the job, the debate is increasingly focused on one central question – can workers realistically maintain the flexibility that attracts them to app-based work while also...
by dankeelan | Jun 30, 2026 | Gig Workers, Mexico
Chanting, “We are not partners, we are workers,” hundreds of workers across Mexico who provide rides and deliveries through apps held a two-hour work stoppage on May 15 demanding fair rates, an end to unjustified deactivations, and ultimately, a collective labor...
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