It’s a shame states couldn’t develop a system to offer official status to gig/freelancen/contract workers *before* a massive, economy-shattering recession kicked in.
Source: Gig workers and self-employed keep waiting for jobless aid | PBS NewsHour
It’s a shame states couldn’t develop a system to offer official status to gig/freelancen/contract workers *before* a massive, economy-shattering recession kicked in.
Source: Gig workers and self-employed keep waiting for jobless aid | PBS NewsHour
Goodness, let the people just trying to do their jobs go to the bathroom. Why would this be the hill you’re going to die on.
Shady marketplaces allow shady people to hire shady actors.
Source: Buying Instagram shoutouts on Fiverr and the tricky cost of social media clout
Oh thanks, none of us have thought of that.
Pretty good single summary of the problems inherent in the “gig economy.”
Source: Why Uber Works will probably be great for businesses but not for gig economy workers
The biggest advantage “gig” companies have is that they’re the only companies around who can arbitrarily decrease payment rates 1) without telling workers they’re doing so and 2) with relative impunity because where else are people going to go?
Source: Transcription service Rev is cutting minimum pay for workers