by dankeelan | Aug 1, 2023 | Gig Workers, Legislation
A coalition of gig economy giants plan to reboot a failed ballot initiative in Massachusetts in a renewed push to cement their workers’ status as independent contractors. The Massachusetts Coalition for Independent Work, a group bankrolled by Uber Technologies...
by dankeelan | Jul 25, 2023 | Gig Workers, Health, Safety
On Monday, Workplace Relations Minister Tony Burke flagged the government’s plan to legislate to enable casuals who work regular shifts to convert to permanent work. The move, which has been criticised by business groups who said it would add to costs and red tape, is...
by dankeelan | Jul 25, 2023 | Featured, Gig Workers, U.S. Economy
Lazarus Limo usually starts his day at 10 a.m. ET, driving passengers and delivering food for Uber around Chapel Hill, North Carolina. “I tend to set a minimum target of how much I should get by the end of the day. As soon as I get my target, that’s it; I’m done...
by dankeelan | Jul 18, 2023 | Gig Workers, Stories
“I have the freedom to work from my hometown or any location of my choice without the need to commute to an office,” Ravindra S, a Java developer working for a leading IT company, tells YourStory. Like Ravindra, a seasoned professional with almost a decade of...
by dankeelan | Jul 18, 2023 | Featured, Gig Workers, Stories
Economists in Hawaii say the gig economy has provided individuals with flexible work options, and its success is a testament to the potential it holds. An extraordinary success story is right here in our Islands: a DoorDash driver in Hawaii is breaking all...
by dankeelan | Jul 11, 2023 | Artificial Intelligence, Gig Workers, Tools
In the ever-evolving journalism landscape, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a promising ally for creativity, efficiency and storytelling. From automating mundane tasks like tax analysis to exploring vast datasets and even assisting in...
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