by dankeelan | Jul 13, 2021 | Future of Work, Gig Workers, U.S. Economy
There are many reasons why people might want to become independent workers or freelancers. For workers, it can mean greater flexibility, especially when it comes to deciding on a schedule that works best, whether it’s full-time, part-time, or built around other...
by dankeelan | Jul 13, 2021 | Benefits, Gig Workers
GoodRx CEO Doug Hirsch discussed the online marketplace’s plan with food delivery company DoorDash to help couriers access discounted prescription drugs. The Street: Watch Interview
by dankeelan | Jul 13, 2021 | Australia, Gig Workers
The Uber-ised economy is delivering anxiety and danger for miners and their families, an inquiry has been told. Wages paid to miners in regional areas are down by $400 million to $800 million because of the casualisation of the workforce, economist Stephen Whelan told...
by dankeelan | Jul 6, 2021 | Benefits, Gig Workers, Unions
GoPuff drivers are publicly calling on the delivery app to improve its treatment of workers for the first time as the company continues to rapidly expand. In an open letter released Thursday in collaboration with the labor rights organization Working...
by dankeelan | Jul 6, 2021 | Australia, Gig Workers, Training
More than half (52 per cent) of food delivery and ride share workers said they were not provided with safety training or thorough safety advice before they started working with gig economy platforms. Fourteen per cent of workers said they received no safety training...
by dankeelan | Jul 6, 2021 | Gig Workers, Tips
Earning extra money on the side can be easy when you know what types of opportunities to look for. Whether you want to pay off student loan debt, start saving for a big-ticket purchase or build up a fund for the future, finding one of the best side jobs out there is a...
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