Gig Workers

DC AG Is Suing DoorDash Over Tipping

DC AG Is Suing DoorDash Over Tipping
DC AG Is Suing DoorDash Over Tipping
November 19, 2019  |  Gig Economy

Washington, D.C. Attorney General Karl Racine is suing popular delivery company DoorDash, saying the company didn’t adequately distribute tips nor did it retroactively pay back...

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US, UK Delivery Workers Can Now Access Bolt eBike Subscriptions
US, UK Delivery Workers Can Now Access Bolt eBike Subscriptions
November 18, 2019  |  Delivery

Sydney, Australia-based Bolt Bikes is expanding eBike subscriptions to the U.K. and U.S. to serve gig delivery workers, as reported on Monday (Nov. 18). Get...

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NJ: Uber Owes $650M In Taxes After Misclassifying Drivers
NJ: Uber Owes $650M In Taxes After Misclassifying Drivers
November 15, 2019  |  Taxes

New Jersey’s Department of Labor and Workforce Development claims that Uber owes the state around $650 million in unemployment and disability insurance taxes because it...

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Instacart Shoppers Demand Better Tips, Elimination Of Fees
Instacart Shoppers Demand Better Tips, Elimination Of Fees
November 12, 2019  |  Gig Economy

Two organizations, the Tech Workers Coalition and Gig Workers Rising, protested on Tuesday morning (Nov. 12) outside Instacart headquarters in San Francisco over compensation for...

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Gig Economy Co Upwork Reports Revenue Gain, New Enterprise Push
Gig Economy Co Upwork Reports Revenue Gain, New Enterprise Push
November 07, 2019  |  Earnings

Gig economy platform Upwork plans to focus more on larger companies in the coming months, as the company seeks to increase its market share in...

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Instacart Plans Three-Day Strike Over Pay
Instacart Plans Three-Day Strike Over Pay
November 04, 2019  |  Gig Economy

Gig workers are disrupting Instacart’s delivery business Nov.3-5 to demand an increase in default tips and overall pay, Fast Company reported on Sunday (Nov. 3). ...

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Fountain Lands $23M To Grow Job Platform For Gig Workers
Fountain Lands $23M To Grow Job Platform For Gig Workers
October 30, 2019  |  Investments

Fountain, a recruiting platform for gig and hourly workers, announced that it has closed a $23 million Series B funding round led by DCM. Get...

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What’s Wrong With The Attack On Gig Economy Pay
What’s Wrong With The Attack On Gig Economy Pay
October 14, 2019  |  Gig Economy

Drivers can’t make ends meet. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Instacart Gig Workers Plan Protest Over Wages, Fees
Instacart Gig Workers Plan Protest Over Wages, Fees
October 11, 2019  |  Gig Economy

From Nov. 3 to Nov. 5, Instacart shoppers are planning to protest the delivery company, according to reports. The protesters have three demands: The want...

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