by dankeelan | Nov 3, 2020 | Future of Work, Gig Workers, U.S. Economy
Biden has pledged to use California’s AB5, which enshrined a three-part test for determining a workers status as employee or contractor, as a model for federal regulations. “Employer misclassification of ‘gig economy’ workers as independent...
by dankeelan | Nov 3, 2020 | California, Featured, Gig Workers
Trend-setting California votes on the future of the gig economy on Tuesday, deciding whether to back a ballot proposal by Uber and its allies that would cement app-based food delivery and ride-hail drivers’ status as independent contractors, not employees. The...
by dankeelan | Oct 27, 2020 | Future of Work, Gig Workers, Management
One of the most visible impacts of the coronavirus pandemic has been on the gig economy and overall jobs. With migrant labour moving back to their hometowns and rapid digitisation induced by restrictions, several businesses have now been made redundant. However, some...
by dankeelan | Oct 27, 2020 | California, Featured, Future of Work, Gig Workers
The decision California voters face on Proposition 22 boils down to this: should a handful of companies be allowed to create a new gig contractor category for their workers that doesn’t include employee protections and benefits, like unemployment insurance and workers...
by dankeelan | Oct 27, 2020 | Gig Workers, Legal
Gig economy workers will be able to collectively bargain for their rates under a new exemption from competition laws for small businesses and independent contractors. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s authorisation for companies with less than...
by dankeelan | Oct 27, 2020 | Featured, Gig Workers, Jobs, Tips
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of Americans have become unemployed. Many are turning to the gig economy to make money. And it’s booming. “Obviously online shopping has become huge, and so delivery services are packed. You’ve got Amazon Flex trucks...
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