by dankeelan | Apr 12, 2022 | Gig Workers, Internships
Colorado State University has partnered with technology company Parker Dewey to create a program that allows students to participate in micro-internships, or short-term, paid gigs that they can sign up for with reputable companies on-demand. ...
by dankeelan | Apr 12, 2022 | Featured, Gig Workers, Pay
New legislation under consideration by the Seattle City Council aims to improve wages and job standards for gig workers at services like Instacart, DoorDash, TaskRabbit and Uber Eats. The legislation was introduced this week and showcased at a press event Thursday...
by dankeelan | Apr 5, 2022 | Featured, Gig Workers, Jobs, Technology
One of the greatest things that has come along for the self-employed in the past few years is the plethora of platforms available that connect freelancers with people looking to hire them. On sites like Upwork, Freelancer and Fiverr, you can offer and find gigs in an...
by dankeelan | Apr 5, 2022 | Featured, Future of Work, Gig Workers
JAMES CHILDERS SAYS he really likes his job driving for Uber and Lyft in Spokane, a city in Washington State. But since he started working for ride-hailing companies in 2017, he’s seen drivers’ shares of each fare slip. Once, three-quarters of...
by dankeelan | Mar 29, 2022 | Gig Workers, Technology
Having reliable transportation is at the top of any gig worker’s list, but in Latin America, that’s not always easy to secure. Chile-based Migrante is working to change that. Initially starting in Venezuela, now with $30 million in Series A funding and $80...
by dankeelan | Mar 29, 2022 | Featured, Gig Workers, Taxes, Tips
The start of every new year inevitably means that tax filings are around the corner. For any accountant and bookkeeper, Q1 is their busiest time of the year because tax season is in high gear. If you’re self-employed, you’re probably starting to receive...
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