by dankeelan | Sep 29, 2020 | Future of Work, Gig Workers
It’s time to give freelance workers the credit they deserve. Often looked at as not a “real” occupation, freelance work can seem abstract for some people, when it’s actually a very viable career choice. Freelancers are proving their working model is one that is only...
by dankeelan | Sep 29, 2020 | Gig Workers, Legislation, U.S. Economy
On September 22, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) unveiled its long-awaited proposed independent contractor rule. The new rule sets forth a new standard for determining whether a worker can be classified as an independent contractor rather than an employee for...
by dankeelan | Sep 29, 2020 | California, Featured, Gig Workers, Technology
The massively expensive campaign for a state proposition to let Uber, Instacart and other major tech companies keep treating their drivers as contractors rather than employees remains wide open as Election Day approaches, a poll released Wednesday found. The Berkeley...
by dankeelan | Sep 22, 2020 | Finance, Gig Workers, Start Up
Millions of independent contractors are making money in the gig economy, but many don’t have access to financial credit services to help grow their personal microbusinesses. Level wants to help. The Seattle startup partners with marketplace platforms such as...
by dankeelan | Sep 22, 2020 | Featured, Gig Workers
Activists are urging Joe Biden to turn his focus to a recovery plan for the gig economy, saying there’s a moral and political imperative to help Americans who rely on short-term, on-demand contract jobs for their livelihoods. Why it matters: “You’re...
by dankeelan | Sep 22, 2020 | Benefits, Featured, Gig Workers
According to the Labor Department’s latest tally, more than 14 million people were collecting benefits under the new program at the end of August. That’s more than were collecting regular unemployment benefits. “Number one, that tells me that...
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