gig economy

Biden Repeals Trump Rule Meant To Protect Uber's 'Independent Contractor' Model

The move is a blow to firms hoping to avoid lawsuits from workers over job misclassification.
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How Much Should You Tip For Food During The Pandemic?

The coronavirus is forcing restaurant servers, delivery people and others to work under dangerous conditions. Here's what to tip them.
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Uber, Postmates Sue California Over New Gig Economy Law

The state law, which seeks to categorize many independent contractors as employees with additional benefits, could upend the companies’ businesses.
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My Side Hustle Has Changed My Life, But I Wouldn't Recommend It. Here's Why.

The gig economy is undoubtedly flawed.
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California Governor Supports Bill That Could Upend Uber, Lyft Model

The legislation could force tech companies to consider workers who are now independent contractors as employees and provide them with additional benefits.
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Liberal Magazine Offers Non-Union, No-Benefits Job Covering Inequality

The New Republic seeks an editor to "rais[e] hell" about inequality — in a 29.5 hour "part-time," non-union, no-benefits position.
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Machines Don't Always Steal Our Jobs. Increasingly, They Rob Our Work Of Humanity.

Your next boss could be an algorithm
By Mark Harris, On assignment for HuffPost

Pakistan's Gig Economy Helps Smash Obstacles To Women Working

In a country with one of the lowest rates of female participation in the labor market, the digital economy is enabling some women to become breadwinners
By Sabrina Toppa, On assignment for HuffPost

Elizabeth Warren Takes On Uber, Lyft And The 'Gig Economy'

Disruption is changing some industries, but she said it's time for worker protections to be disrupted too.
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Uber Recognizes New York Drivers’ Group, Short Of Union

By Noam Scheiber and Mike Isaac, The New York Times