by dankeelan | Mar 2, 2021 | Gig Workers, Jobs, Tips
Freelance writers are in high demand. But landing new clients can be the hardest part of the job. For each project, you might be vying with dozens of other candidates, which puts the onus on you to prove that you’re better than the competition. The solution: Post a...
by dankeelan | Mar 2, 2021 | Gig Workers, Healthcare, Safety
Last year, media reports showed surreal images of previously bustling streets laying empty as stores were shut and WFH became the norm. Among the few who kept working in close contact with the public during the pandemic were gig workers, such as drivers and...
by dankeelan | Mar 2, 2021 | Europe, Future of Work, Gig Workers
The European Union has kicked off the first stage of a consultation process involving gig platforms and workers. Regional lawmakers have said they want to improve working conditions for people who provide labor via platforms which EU digital policy chief, Margrethe...
by dankeelan | Mar 2, 2021 | Finance, Gig Workers
According to a study conducted by Upwork and Freelancers Union, 57 million Americans freelanced in 2019. It’s likely that this number will only continue to grow in the coming years. Whether you’re freelancing on a full-time basis or working a gig as a side...
by dankeelan | Mar 2, 2021 | Featured, Gig Workers, U.S. Economy
Still fresh off of a landmark victory in California, companies like DoorDash, Instacart, Lyft and Uber are preparing to bring their message supporting an independent workforce nationwide. But the companies will face new hurdles in passing similar legislation outside...
by dankeelan | Mar 2, 2021 | Featured, Gig Workers, Technology
Software engineer Armim Samii created a Google Chrome extension, UberCheats, that helps workers spot pay discrepancies. The extension automatically extracts the start and end points of each trip and calculates the shortest travel distance between the two. If that...
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