by dankeelan | Jul 20, 2021 | Future of Work, Gig Workers
New Zealand’s two largest private sector unions are taking Uber to court with a claim that its drivers are entitled to the full protection of employment law and are not – as the company maintains – self-employed contractors. E tū and FIRST unions are seeking a...
by dankeelan | Jul 20, 2021 | Gig Workers, Tips
If you want to grow your freelance business and hope big paychecks roll into your account, you know you can’t ignore the importance of getting new clients on a regular basis. But the truth is even if you get new clients, there is almost no guarantee they will work...
by dankeelan | Jul 20, 2021 | Future of Work, Gig Workers
Peter Young was napping between blood draws when his ringing phone woke him. He was lying in a hospital bed in Los Angeles as part of a five-day clinical trial that required his blood to be drawn every two hours. It’s not a job most people sign up for eagerly, but for...
by dankeelan | Jul 20, 2021 | California, Gig Workers, U.S. Economy
During the peak of the Great Depression, 25% of the American workforce lost their jobs, a staggering figure that would go unrivaled for a century. In May 2020, the country came close: up to 16% of Americans were out of work, beating a high of 10.6% during the Great...
by dankeelan | Jul 20, 2021 | Featured, Gig Workers, Jobs, Tips
Business leaders and entrepreneurs tend to be sociable, well-connected types. As they meet new people and learn more about what makes others successful, chances are strong they will encounter multiple opportunities to start some form of side hustle. For many, the...
by dankeelan | Jul 13, 2021 | Gig Workers, Jobs, Tips
You don’t need a fancy college degree to make great money if you happen to have tech skills. If you can code, provide help with websites or test software, you may be able to earn a six-figure income. Experience and references are helpful, but no degree is required....
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