Amazon opens a rewards program for Flex delivery driversThe perks include an easier way for contractors to claim shifts.By K. Holt, 11.09.2020
Massachusetts sues Uber and Lyft for identifying drivers as contractorsIt follows a similar lawsuit in California.By K. Holt, 07.14.2020
Activists form nonprofit to fight gig worker exploitationThey want better pay and conditions from the likes of Uber and Instacart.By K. Holt, 02.10.2020
GM expands Maven Gig into Austin with all-electric rental fleetGet your side hustle on, Texas.By R. England, 03.02.2018
UK government will finally settle the gig economy ‘worker’ debateIt's launched a consultation that will decide whether Uber and Deliveroo drivers should be classified as 'workers' by default.By N. Summers, 02.07.2018
Uber Eats offers insurance for its European couriersBut does it go far enough?By R. Lawler, 12.16.2017
Deliveroo fends off ‘gig economy’ criticism with courier insuranceIt precedes a government decision about whether riders should be classified as 'workers.'By N. Summers, 12.06.2017
UK parliamentary groups demand more rights for gig economy workersThey want Uber drivers and Deliveroo couriers to be classified as "workers" by default.By N. Summers, 11.20.2017
Appeal tribunal rules Uber drivers are definitely workersNext stop, the Court of Appeal. By J. Rigg, 11.10.2017
Deliveroo is giving riders GoPros after a rise in acid attacksNew app features and GoPros will help riders report and share problems.By M. Brian, 08.03.2017
Uber and Lyft are losing their fight against unionizationA judge has dismissed the latest challenge to the Seattle Unionization law.By R. England, 08.02.2017
Uber belatedly offers tipping as part of its renewed focusThe company sent an email to its contractors this morning promising a host of quality-of-life improvements.By D. Lumb, 06.20.2017
MPs urge the UK government to close 'gig economy' loopholesThe UK Work and Pensions Committee wants 'gig economy' drivers to be classified as 'workers,' rather than self-employed. By N. Summers, 05.01.2017
Uber drivers in the UK entitled to minimum wage, tribunal rulesThe 'groundbreaking decision' could affect 30,000 drivers in England and Wales.By N. Summers, 10.28.2016