gig economy
Latest
How Uber and the gig economy changed the way we live and work
Dazzled by the promise of innovation, regulators rolled over or signed a deal with the devil. It's everyone else who's paying the cost.
New Department of Labor rule could reclassify countless gig workers as employees
The US Department of Labor shared a final rule on Tuesday that would increase the difficulty of classifying workers as independent contractors. If the rule survives court challenges unscathed, it will replace a business-friendly Trump-era regulation that did the opposite.
Instacart will pay $5.25 million to settle a workers' benefit case
Instacart will pay workers $5.1 million as part of a settlement after it allegedly failed to provide some benefits, as The San Francisco Chronicle reports. San Francisco accused the company of violating healthcare and paid sick leave ordinances.
Labor Department proposal may lead to gig workers gaining employee status
It may become harder for companies like Uber and Lyft to classify drivers as contractors.
FTC wants to protect gig workers from 'unfair or deceptive' algorithms
The FTC has outlined how it will tackle exploitation of gig workers, although there are gaps.
Massachusetts court rejects proposed gig worker ballot measure
A Massachusetts court has tossed a ballot measure that would have treated gig workers as contractors, protecting the Uber and Lyft business models.
Injury rates of Amazon’s delivery contractors climbed 40 percent last year, new report claims
While it only covers a portion of the company's delivery network, the data is cause for concern.
Dozens of gig workers have been the victims of homicide
Gig Workers Rising found that death benefits are sometimes nonexistent.
Delivery apps are stepping in to help drivers hit by high gas prices
High fuel prices brought on by Russia's war have gig workers feeling the financial strain. Now delivery and ridesharing apps are stepping up to help ease the pinch at the pumps.
Twitch says its new ad revenue program will make payouts more reliable
Streamers will earn a guaranteed amount of ad revenue per month.
Congressional lawmakers try again to secure some benefits for gig workers
If passed, independent contractors could qualify for paid holidays and healthcare.
DoorDash tests 15-minute grocery deliveries in New York City
The company is hiring employees rather than gig workers for its ultra-fast service.
Gig economy drivers in California sue to overturn Prop 22
Drivers and labor unions have asked the California Supreme Court
Amazon opens a rewards program for Flex delivery drivers
The perks include an easier way for contractors to claim shifts along with a cashback debit card.
California votes to strip employee protections from Uber and Lyft drivers
Uber and other ride-hailing and delivery companies in California have prevailed in a $220 million dollar gambit to keep workers as independent contractors. Proposition 22, a side ballot to overturn a California law that made drivers full employees, passed by a wide 58 to 42 percent margin in the state.
Appeals court backs ruling that Uber, Lyft should treat drivers as employees
Uber and Lyft lost in court in Thursday, as the First Appellate District court in San Francisco affirmed a preliminary injunction placed against the companies last month. As NBC News notes, the ruling will be put on hold for at least 60 days, and the companies can potentially appeal to the California Supreme Court. This decision makes it abundantly clear that Uber and Lyft have been breaking the law for years.
Amazon foils plot using phones in trees to get more deliveries
Amazon says it has stopped a scheme that used smartphones in trees to game delivery routes.
DoorDash adds on-demand grocery delivery to its app
More than 75 million people in the US will have access to on-demand grocery delivery through the DoorDash app.
Uber CEO says his company can't hire all of its drivers in California
"We can't go out and hire 50,000 people overnight," the executive said during an interview.
Uber warns of temporary California shut down if it has to reclassify drivers
Uber CEO says the company may suspend service in California if the court doesn't rule in its favor.
