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Freelancer Resources and Assistance
The coronavirus pandemic is putting an unprecedented amount of Americans out of work. While the federal government has stepped in to provide several types of relief for small businesses, its guidance on how independent contractors, freelancers and gig workers are...
Need to Know: Applying for Gig Work during Pandemic
A leap in U.S. unemployment has thrown a spotlight on one type of work in high demand during the coronavirus pandemic: Gig work delivering groceries, meals and packages. Some app-based delivery companies have announced hiring sprees to cope with a surge in online...
CA: Limiting Independent Contractors Hindering COVID Response
Democratic California governor Gavin Newsom on Wednesday rebuffed calls to suspend a controversial labor law that experts say hinders the state's pandemic response and hurts vulnerable workers. State and federal legislators, small business owners, and more than 150...
Gig Workers Among Hardest Hit by COVID-19
Gig workers are among the hardest hit economically by the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new survey. AppJobs – an online platform to compare app-based jobs around the world – said many have had to quit their gig jobs due to a decrease in demand, as well as their...
Remote Work: 50 Companies Hiring
Over the past decade, remote work has evolved from being a cool company perk to an expectation for most job seekers in the corporate space, especially in tech. The numbers back this up, as Flexjobs reports remote jobs have skyrocketed 159% between 2005 and 2017. This...
In a Financial Pinch? Best and Worst Ways to Get Cash
The coronavirus pandemic hasn’t hit its peak yet, but it’s already cost a record number of Americans their jobs, with 16.8 million people filing unemployment claims in the last month. Many stared down the first of the month with a scary question on their...
Pandemic Sparks Tech Workers’ Interest in Unions
Tech and gig economy workers are talking to unions about organizing as they worry the industry isn't doing enough to protect them from the coronavirus.Why it matters: The crisis could breathe life into a tech labor movement that has had trouble gaining traction —...
Uber and Lyft Drivers Face Hurdles to Stimulus Bill Benefits
Gig workers seemingly eligible for unemployment pay because of the pandemic have met roadblocks to filing. Some fault Labor Department rules. Shortly after the Senate approved a huge stimulus bill in late March that made gig workers and other contractors eligible for...
