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NewslettersThe plight of the hourly worker: Here’s why engagement is down for non-salaried employees
By Brit MorseFebruary 4, 2025
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NewslettersNearly half of Gen Z-ers want to be their own boss and it could spell disaster for HR leaders
By Brit MorseDecember 16, 2024
It’s not Gen Z this time. Gen Xers are working the most gigs to stave off financial insecurity
SuccessIt’s not Gen Z this time. Gen Xers are working the most gigs to stave off financial insecurity
By Chloe BergerOctober 23, 2024
Lyft will limit the cost of rides—for a price
FinanceLyft will limit the cost of rides—for a price
By Chris MorrisSeptember 4, 2024
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TechUber slapped with $324 million fine for sharing drivers’ personal details
By Mike Corder and The Associated PressAugust 26, 2024
China’s gig workers stress over their incomes as Baidu’s robotaxi fleet hits the streets
TechChina’s gig workers stress over their incomes as Baidu’s robotaxi fleet hits the streets
By BloombergAugust 1, 2024
Uber and Lyft drivers will still be independent contractors after California Supreme Court ruling
SuccessUber and Lyft drivers will still be independent contractors after California Supreme Court ruling
By Trân Nguyễn and The Associated PressJuly 26, 2024
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SuccessFood-delivery workers are so fed up with bike theft they’re forming vigilante self-defense groups to ward off robberies
By Rommel H. Ojeda, Ambar Reyes, April Xu, Cedar Attanasio and The Associated PressJuly 18, 2024
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RetailDoorDash pledges crackdown on bad delivery drivers
By Dee-Ann Durbin and The Associated PressJuly 9, 2024
Arise will pay $7 million to workers FTC says the gig company misled about how much money they could make on its platform
SuccessArise will pay $7 million to workers FTC says the gig company misled about how much money they could make on its platform
By Cathy Bussewitz and The Associated PressJuly 3, 2024
Uber and Lyft will pay Massachusetts drivers a minimum $32.50 an hour—and give state $175 million—in settlement deal over wage violations
FinanceUber and Lyft will pay Massachusetts drivers a minimum $32.50 an hour—and give state $175 million—in settlement deal over wage violations
By Steve LeBlanc and The Associated PressJune 28, 2024
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RetailFury road: Cities are seizing illegal mopeds and scooters amid backlash against food delivery drivers
By Michael Casey and The Associated PressJune 8, 2024
Minnesota passes new driver pay minimums after Uber and Lyft threatened to leave Minneapolis over earlier bill
PoliticsMinnesota passes new driver pay minimums after Uber and Lyft threatened to leave Minneapolis over earlier bill
By The Associated PressMay 20, 2024
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CommentaryOutdated laws prevent gig economy workers from getting benefits. This pilot program shows the path forward
By Max RettigMay 1, 2024
$122 Thai delivery and $26 to-go coffees: New wage laws meant to help gig workers are backfiring big-time
Commentary$122 Thai delivery and $26 to-go coffees: New wage laws meant to help gig workers are backfiring big-time
By Adam KovacevichApril 24, 2024
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