Uber facing ban in Geneva: authorities
The Swiss canton of Geneva said Friday it had classified ride-hailing giant Uber as an employer, ordering a halt to its activities unless it pays the social charges for its drivers.
Nov 1, 2019
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California governor signs law making gig workers employees
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation Wednesday which could slam the brakes on the so-called "gig economy" by requiring rideshare firms to treat contract drivers as employees, challenging the economic models ...
Sep 18, 2019
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Measuring motion sickness in driverless cars
What good is a driverless car if riding in it nauseates you?
Aug 21, 2019
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Russian hackers suspected of Sweden cyber attack
Online services at some Swedish government agencies and shops have been disrupted in a ransomware attack believed to have been carried out by a Russian hacker group, IT consultancy Tietoevry said.
Jan 23, 2024
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Google excludes thousands of workers from benefits, report says
Google's minimum wage and benefits for contractors are withheld from thousands of its U.S. contract workers, a new report from a union alleges.
Feb 23, 2023
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Amazon workers hold first UK strike, adding to labor turmoil
Amazon warehouse workers went on strike for the first time in Britain on Wednesday because of a dispute over pay and working conditions, adding to a wave of industrial labor action across the country fueled by the soaring ...
Jan 25, 2023
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Workers walk out of iPhone factory, highlighting virus woes
Workers who assemble Apple Inc.'s newest iPhone walked away from a factory in central China following virus outbreaks and complaints of unsafe working conditions, highlighting the clash between the disease's enduring risks ...
Oct 31, 2022
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Amazon workers plan global Black Friday protests for better wages, tax accountability
Amazon employees worldwide are planning to strike on one of the busiest shopping days of the year.
Nov 24, 2021
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Deliveroo reduces losses as takeaway sales soar
International takeaway food app Deliveroo cut losses in the first half as the coronavirus pandemic boosted home deliveries, a results update showed Wednesday.
Aug 11, 2021
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Gig economy: Free ride is over as workers strike back
US ride-hailing giant Uber has granted its drivers workers' rights for the first time ever in a major U-turn in the UK.
Mar 17, 2021
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