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Uber, Lyft Push Back Against California Gig Worker Law

Uber, Lyft Push Back Against California Gig Worker Law
Uber, Lyft Push Back Against California Gig Worker Law
December 20, 2019  |  Ridesharing

Uber and Lyft are organizing and pushing back against a California law that takes effect on Jan. 1 and would force them to classify their...

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Retail Holiday Hiring Reflects Focus On eCommerce, Speed
Retail Holiday Hiring Reflects Focus On eCommerce, Speed
December 06, 2019  |  Retail

With a greater emphasis on speed and online shopping, holiday hiring needs have changed amid shifting consumer preferences. Large retailers are set to hire approximately...

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Facebook Says Facial Recognition App Was Only Used By Employees
Facebook Says Facial Recognition App Was Only Used By Employees
November 25, 2019  |  Facebook / Meta

Facebook built a facial recognition app that was intended only for internal use, a company spokesperson told VentureBeat on Friday (Nov. 22).  Get the Full...

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Fair Auto Subscription Firm Cuts 40 Pct Of Workforce
Fair Auto Subscription Firm Cuts 40 Pct Of Workforce
October 24, 2019  |  Personnel

Fair, a car startup that lets people own cars flexibly, has been paying attention to the fate of venture-backed startups like Uber and WeWork, who...

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Walmart To Pilot Program To Connect Employees With Doctors
Walmart To Pilot Program To Connect Employees With Doctors
October 03, 2019  |  Walmart

Walmart, one of the largest companies in the world, will begin pilot testing new healthcare programs for its employees starting next year, according to a...

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Amazon Launches Virtual Health Clinic For Its Employees 
Amazon Launches Virtual Health Clinic For Its Employees 
September 25, 2019  |  Amazon

Amazon rolled out a virtual health clinic with in-home follow-ups for employees in Seattle, Geekwire reported on Tuesday (Sept. 24).  Get the Full Story Complete...

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CA Gig Workers Split On Impact Of New Classification Law
CA Gig Workers Split On Impact Of New Classification Law
September 23, 2019  |  Gig Economy

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law a controversial bill that could reclassify ridesharing and other gig economy workers as employees instead of independent contractors,...

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Gig Economy Could See Overhaul Under New California Bill
Gig Economy Could See Overhaul Under New California Bill
September 11, 2019  |  Gig Economy

California lawmakers passed a controversial labor bill on Tuesday (Sept. 10) that could turn on-demand contract workers into full-fledged employees.   Get the Full Story Complete...

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