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Amazon to Pay Gig Workers $61.7 Million for Withholding Tips
Amazon has agreed to pay $61.7 million to settle allegations that it stole its Amazon Flex drivers tips over a two-and-a-half year period, the Federal Trade Commission said on Tuesday. "Today, the FTC is sanctioning Amazon.com for expanding its...
New to Gig Work: Tips to Protect Your Finances
Shutdowns, layoffs and salary cuts brought on by the coronavirus pandemic have left millions of Americans searching for new sources of income. Those who’ve recently turned to gig work may be weeks away from a financial surprise in the form of unexpected tax...
The Top 5 Things 2020 Taught Us About Remote Work
Back in March 2020, when more than 40 percent of Americans began commuting to their kitchen tables and makeshift home office nooks, few believed they'd still be there now, nearly a year later. And yet, here we are. The big question looming in many employees' and...
Student Food Couriers Struggle to Make Ends Meet Amid Pandemic
Delivering food amid the COVID-19 pandemic comes with many safety and financial concerns, according to student couriers. Ryerson graduate and UberEats courier Anjali Rawat said she believes services should provide workers with insurance and paid sick leave, especially...
Tips: Combating Mental Health Challenges During the Pandemic
For some, the biggest toll has been socially or financially. For others, they've experienced loss during this extraordinary time. Perhaps people have experienced all of those impacts. But perhaps something everyone has experienced to one degree or another is an impact...
Third Stimulus Check: Lawmakers Pressure Biden for $2,000 Recurring Payments
A letter signed by over 50 lawmakers calls for Biden's covid-19 relief bill to include monthly direct payments, a proposal that the Vice President has previously supported. A group of more than 50 progressive lawmakers have signed a letter calling for President Joe...
When Your Start-up Pitch is a Trainwreck
I stepped out of consulting last year and have been working on a start-up over the last four months (SimpleMarketing.AI), where we're using AI to address small business's challenge with consistently producing quality marketing content. More From Craig Thomler
5 Books to Read for a Better Career in 2021
The year 2020 had its share of surprises in store for us all, but one thing that kept me grounded through it all were great books. Five of my favorite business books this year cut across different types of leaders and various industries. But one thing they all had in...
