Gig economy drivers in California sue to overturn Prop 22
They say the measure is unconstitutional.
Gig economy
Amazon opens a rewards program for Flex delivery drivers
The perks include an easier way for contractors to claim shifts.
California votes to strip employee protections from Uber and Lyft drivers
Proposition 22 was voted in by a wide 58 to 42 percent margin.
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Appeals court backs ruling that Uber, Lyft should treat drivers as employees
Uber and Lyft's loss won't change things immediately, but the vote on Proposition 22 is more important than ever.
Amazon foils plot using phones in trees to get more deliveries
Drivers should get fairer routes.
DoorDash adds on-demand grocery delivery to its app
Seventy-five million Americans will have access to on-demand groceries.
Uber CEO says his company can't hire all of its drivers in California
He went on to say it's something that would take time.
Uber warns of temporary California shut down if it has to reclassify drivers
This could happen in a matter of days.
Uber wants the government's help to establish a gig workers 'benefits' fund
There's nothing stopping Uber from doing that now, without government intervention.
Massachusetts sues Uber and Lyft for identifying drivers as contractors
It follows a similar lawsuit in California.Uber, Lyft drivers sue NY state to speed up unemployment benefits
Four drivers and an advocacy group filed the complaint.
California sues Uber and Lyft for allegedly misclassifying drivers
It believes ridesharing drivers should be treated as employees.
UK watchdog 'provisionally' clears Amazon investment in Deliveroo
Deliveroo has told the CMA that it will fold without Amazon's funding.
Uber built a tool to help its drivers find work at other companies
It's another attempt to help drivers impacted by COVID-19.
Instacart workers go on strike after rejecting mild concessions
They believe Instacart hasn't offered enough COVID-19 protections.
NY court rules Postmates couriers are entitled to unemployment benefits
The decision is a big win for gig economy workers.
Instacart workers will strike over lack of COVID-19 protections
They're requesting supplies like hand sanitizer and hazard pay.
Uber Eats waives delivery fees for over 100,000 independent restaurants
Restaurants of all sizes can opt into daily payments, rather than weekly billing.
Uber, Lyft will compensate drivers affected by coronavirus outbreak
It might also join Lyft and others to set up a compensation fund.
