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...
by dankeelan | Apr 15, 2025 | Canada, Gig Workers
Last month, H&R Block released the results of a survey it commissioned on the topic of the gig economy. The survey revealed that 7.4 million Canadians carry on some type of gig work or side hustle, and 45 per cent of these folks do this because of the increased...
by dankeelan | Apr 8, 2025 | Featured, Gig Workers, Retirement
While gig work offers flexibility, it has a significant downside: no employer-sponsored retirement benefits. For millions of freelancers and other independent workers, this means taking retirement planning into their own hands. “The biggest retirement mistake...
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