Amazon opens a rewards program for Flex delivery drivers
The perks include an easier way for contractors to claim shifts.
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Massachusetts sues Uber and Lyft for identifying drivers as contractors
It follows a similar lawsuit in California.
Activists form nonprofit to fight gig worker exploitation
They want better pay and conditions from the likes of Uber and Instacart.We have two newsletters, why not sign up for both?
GM expands Maven Gig into Austin with all-electric rental fleet
Get your side hustle on, Texas.
UK government will finally settle the gig economy ‘worker’ debate
It's launched a consultation that will decide whether Uber and Deliveroo drivers should be classified as 'workers' by default.
Uber Eats offers insurance for its European couriers
But does it go far enough?
Deliveroo fends off ‘gig economy’ criticism with courier insurance
It precedes a government decision about whether riders should be classified as 'workers.'
UK parliamentary groups demand more rights for gig economy workers
They want Uber drivers and Deliveroo couriers to be classified as "workers" by default.
Appeal tribunal rules Uber drivers are definitely workers
Next stop, the Court of Appeal.
Deliveroo is giving riders GoPros after a rise in acid attacks
New app features and GoPros will help riders report and share problems.
Uber and Lyft are losing their fight against unionization
A judge has dismissed the latest challenge to the Seattle Unionization law.
Uber belatedly offers tipping as part of its renewed focus
The company sent an email to its contractors this morning promising a host of quality-of-life improvements.
MPs urge the UK government to close 'gig economy' loopholes
The UK Work and Pensions Committee wants 'gig economy' drivers to be classified as 'workers,' rather than self-employed.
Uber drivers in the UK entitled to minimum wage, tribunal rules
The 'groundbreaking decision' could affect 30,000 drivers in England and Wales.
