EU lawmakers approve scaled-back rules for app worker rights
The European Parliament on Wednesday endorsed rules to strengthen the rights of workers in the gig economy on digital platforms such as Uber and Deliveroo.
Apr 24, 2024
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NY judge says pay raise for delivery workers can go ahead
Three big companies in the gig economy—Uber, Doordash and Grubhub—lost a court battle Thursday in New York after a judge upheld a new minimum wage for app-based food delivery workers who became essential during the pandemic.
Sep 29, 2023
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This app shows California gig workers when they can make the most money, and guarantees their income
Should you drive Uber or Lyft? DoorDash or Grubhub? Instacart or Amazon Flex?
Jul 14, 2023
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California court upholds Uber drivers being contractors
A California appeals court on Monday upheld a state law letting Uber, Lyft and other app-based, on-demand companies treat drivers as independent contractors rather than employees.
Mar 14, 2023
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US proposes redefining when gig workers are employees
United States labor officials proposed a rule change Tuesday that could make it easier for gig workers such as Uber drivers to be reclassified as employees entitled to benefits.
Oct 12, 2022
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Uber inks deal for Australian gig worker rights
Uber has reached a deal with a powerful Australian union after years of legal battles, campaigns and negotiations that will offer 100,000 drivers and food delivery workers more protections.
Jun 29, 2022
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Using gaming tactics in apps raises new legal issues
When new innovations emerge, there's always a temptation to say that we need to rewrite the rulebook for them. Gamification has been no exception.
May 2, 2022
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California 'gig worker' ballot ruled unconstitutional
A California voter-approved referendum that lets many "gig workers" be treated as independent contractors was ruled unconstitutional on Friday, setting up more legal fights over the controversial measure.
Aug 21, 2021
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Uber prompts praise, and scepticism, after granting UK drivers worker status
US ride-hailing giant Uber's decision to grant its UK drivers worker status won praise in Britain on Wednesday and raised hopes it could transform the gig economy, but it was met with scepticism elsewhere in Europe.
Mar 17, 2021
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Gig economy workers say they can no longer survive
Whether in Paris, Kuala Lumpur or California, gig economy workers fear they can no longer survive on meagre earnings from jobs that leave them increasingly vulnerable.
Dec 16, 2020
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