Stories Tagged as
Gig workers
Big jump in unemployment benefit claims from gig workers
by
Erika Beras
Jan 21, 2021
More people are relying on gig work, which puts a lot of risk on the workers themselves.
New rule lets companies treat some employees as gig workers
Jan 7, 2021
Usually there are lots of benefits and protections that come with being an employee instead of a gig worker, like being paid the minimum wage.
Gig companies throw lots of cash -- and tech -- at California ballot measure
by
Sam Harnett
Oct 26, 2020
The ballot initiative in California would allow companies like Uber and Lyft to keep classifying workers as contractors.
Federal rule on gig workers proposed, narrowing definition of employee
Sep 25, 2020
When your work is a gig instead of a job, you have fewer protections and benefits.
The gig economy and how workers might win it back
Aug 31, 2020
One way to rethink the "sharing economy" involves setting up co-ops on apps.
California court to rule on gig worker classification
Aug 5, 2020
The issue has big implications for workers' access to safety net benefits that have become crucial during the pandemic.
Gig workers worry about losing federal jobless benefits
Jul 23, 2020
If the $600-a-week pandemic payment disappears, many may have trouble covering their basic expenses.
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An algorithm determines gig workers' pay — and they don't like it
Jul 13, 2020
Gig workers' livelihoods are increasingly ruled by mysterious — and unpredictable — software.
Why some gig workers are getting less in unemployment benefits
by
David Brancaccio
, Nova Safo
and Alex Schroeder
May 14, 2020
They're eligible for assistance due to the pandemic, but a snag in the system may keep them from getting it.
"Tip baiting" is just the latest battle over tips among gig workers
Apr 10, 2020
Gig platforms have long been ambivalent about encouraging tips that many workers depend on.