In a recent piece in Bloomberg, labor economist Kathryn Anne Edwards proposes a solution to the Social Security trust fund shortfall: change the tax treatment of the self-employed.
Dollar Tree, Family Dollar, and Dollar General all now offer delivery through apps like DoorDash.
DoorDash wants to buy Deliveroo, which operates in markets around Europe and the Middle East, for $3.6 billion.
The payment company Klarna is partnering with the delivery service DoorDash to offer what is essentially short term credit.
The previous administration made it easier to classify workers for companies like Uber and DoorDash as independent contractors.
Uber and DoorDash are in as other companies exit.
Job cuts at DoorDash reflect a changing economy.
DoorDash is launching a DashMart service in New York City that promises grocery delivery in 15 minutes or less. It already has competition.
DoorDash opposed the measures, which set standards for delivery distances and minimum payments per order.
Grocery delivery became an overnight necessity for many during the pandemic, and it may be a habit that will stick.
