by dankeelan | Jun 17, 2025 | Gig Workers, Media, Social Media
Meta is reportedly set to invest $15 billion to acquire a 49% stake in Scale AI, in a deal that would make Scale CEO Alexandr Wang head of the tech giant’s new AI unit dedicated to pursuing “superintelligence.” Scale AI, founded in 2016, is a leading data...
by dankeelan | Jun 3, 2025 | Gig Workers, United Kingdom
Some two‑thirds of riders and drivers for food delivery and ride‑hailing apps in the UK may work in fear of “unfair feedback” and experience anxiety over sudden changes to working hours, a new survey study led by the University of Cambridge suggests....
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...
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