Gig Workers

Uber, Lyft Back Ballot Measure To Fight California Gig Worker Law
Uber, Lyft Back Ballot Measure To Fight California Gig Worker Law
October 30, 2019  |  Gig Economy

Uber, Lyft and DoorDash are backing a ballot initiative to exempt themselves from California’s landmark law that re-classifies gig economy workers as employees, the companies...

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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. 51job...

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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. Given the median income of roughly $25,000 a year and the number of hours required behind the wheel to earn...

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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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How The MENA Gig Economy Provides Global Lessons
How The MENA Gig Economy Provides Global Lessons
October 09, 2019  |  Gig Economy

The gig economy — and digital marketplaces designed to service gig workers and employers — is where so much of the action is these days....

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What’s Next For California’s Gig Economy After AB 5
What’s Next For California’s Gig Economy After AB 5
September 11, 2019  |  Legal & Regulation

About a year-and-a-half after a state Supreme Court decision that brought the issue to the forefront of legislators’ attention, the California Senate voted to approve Assembly Bill...

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California Senate Could Rule On Gig Economy Law This Week
California Senate Could Rule On Gig Economy Law This Week
September 09, 2019  |  Legal & Regulation

As early as this week, California’s state Senate will take up a measure that could forever change the future of the gig economy, and firms...

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Vndly Partners With Pontoon On Contingent Workforce Management Solutions
Vndly Partners With Pontoon On Contingent Workforce Management Solutions
September 09, 2019  |  B2B Payments

Vndly and Pontoon have announced that they are teaming up on contingent workforce management solutions. Founded in 2017, Vndly provides businesses with a work management...

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How Platforms Are Making Apartment Rentals Turnkey
How Platforms Are Making Apartment Rentals Turnkey
September 09, 2019  |  Digital Payments

Finding an apartment is no easy task, burdened by finding the right broker, the right landlord – and timing everything from the lease to internet...

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