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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Home Office announces nationwide blitz' on asylum seekers taking jobs

The Home Office has announced a nationwide blitz on asylum seekers taking jobs, focusing on enforcement teams targeting the gig economy, especially delivery riders.
UK politics
#travel
fromBusiness Insider
3 days ago
Digital life

I've done gig work in all 50 states. Here's how I use apps like Lyft and DoorDash to support my love of travel and food.

fromBusiness Insider
3 days ago
Digital life

I've done gig work in all 50 states. Here's how I use apps like Lyft and DoorDash to support my love of travel and food.

more#travel
fromFast Company
4 days ago

How gig economy thinking is transforming rental investing

Instead of relying on manual processes, accidental operators are embracing a tech-forward, efficiency-driven approach that mirrors how gig workers treat rideshare, delivery, or freelance work: Generate income with maximum efficiency and minimal friction, while building flexible systems that scale.
Real estate
#artificial-intelligence
fromSFGATE
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

As lucrative tech jobs vanish, one company is turning to gig work

fromSFGATE
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

As lucrative tech jobs vanish, one company is turning to gig work

more#artificial-intelligence
#worker-rights
NYC startup
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

DoorDash to repay $16.75m in pocketed tips to New York delivery workers

DoorDash will pay $16.75 million to settle allegations of misusing customer tips to subsidize workers' wages, impacting thousands of delivery workers.
Tech industry
fromFast Company
4 months ago

Gig Companies are backing Trump's Labor Secretary nominee. Here's what that means for workers

Flex endorses Trump's nominees for Labor Department; this could influence gig worker classification and workplace protections.
London startup
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

How has Deliveroo turned a profit? By slashing the pay and dismantling the rights of riders like me | Shaf Hussain

Deliveroo has turned a profit for the first time after 12 years, a shift made possible by its workforce of riders.
NYC startup
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

DoorDash to repay $16.75m in pocketed tips to New York delivery workers

DoorDash will pay $16.75 million to settle allegations of misusing customer tips to subsidize workers' wages, impacting thousands of delivery workers.
Tech industry
fromFast Company
4 months ago

Gig Companies are backing Trump's Labor Secretary nominee. Here's what that means for workers

Flex endorses Trump's nominees for Labor Department; this could influence gig worker classification and workplace protections.
London startup
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

How has Deliveroo turned a profit? By slashing the pay and dismantling the rights of riders like me | Shaf Hussain

Deliveroo has turned a profit for the first time after 12 years, a shift made possible by its workforce of riders.
more#worker-rights
#uber
NYC startup
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

More than 1,600 sexual assault cases against Uber merged in far-reaching court ruling

The 9th Circuit Court permits over 1,600 sexual assault cases against Uber to proceed, challenging the company's legal defenses.
NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 month ago

'Money vs. democracy': Hanif and supporters accuse Uber of election interference * Brooklyn Paper

Uber's financial support aims to influence local elections against labor-friendly candidates.
London startup
fromBusiness Matters
3 months ago

Uber expands free childcare support to over 100,000 UK drivers in industry-first move

Uber expands free childcare support for drivers in the UK, enhancing work-life balance and aiding working mothers.
NYC startup
fromFuturism
3 months ago

After Uber's App Cost Him His Job, a Disgruntled Driver Flew to San Francisco and Showed Up at Its Headquarters

Karim Sawadogo faced financial hardship after being deactivated by Uber for a DUI accusation despite not drinking. His plea for justice led him on a quest for answers.
NYC startup
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

An app that says it can help Uber drivers pick profitable rides has arrived in the US. Uber has fought against it before.

GigU helps gig workers make informed decisions on job acceptances to improve earnings.
NYC startup
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

More than 1,600 sexual assault cases against Uber merged in far-reaching court ruling

The 9th Circuit Court permits over 1,600 sexual assault cases against Uber to proceed, challenging the company's legal defenses.
NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 month ago

'Money vs. democracy': Hanif and supporters accuse Uber of election interference * Brooklyn Paper

Uber's financial support aims to influence local elections against labor-friendly candidates.
London startup
fromBusiness Matters
3 months ago

Uber expands free childcare support to over 100,000 UK drivers in industry-first move

Uber expands free childcare support for drivers in the UK, enhancing work-life balance and aiding working mothers.
NYC startup
fromFuturism
3 months ago

After Uber's App Cost Him His Job, a Disgruntled Driver Flew to San Francisco and Showed Up at Its Headquarters

Karim Sawadogo faced financial hardship after being deactivated by Uber for a DUI accusation despite not drinking. His plea for justice led him on a quest for answers.
NYC startup
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

An app that says it can help Uber drivers pick profitable rides has arrived in the US. Uber has fought against it before.

GigU helps gig workers make informed decisions on job acceptances to improve earnings.
more#uber
#meta
fromFuturism
1 week ago
Tech industry

The AI Company Zuckerberg Just Poured $14 Billion Into Is Reportedly a Clown Show of Ludicrous Incompetence

fromFuturism
1 week ago
Tech industry

The AI Company Zuckerberg Just Poured $14 Billion Into Is Reportedly a Clown Show of Ludicrous Incompetence

more#meta
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

The Job Interview Mistake That Causes Hiring Managers to Ghost | Entrepreneur

Given that timeline - and the fact that some job-seekers might put in hundreds of applications before they receive an offer letter - it can pay, literally, to be strategic during the interview process.
Startup companies
fromInsideEVs
1 week ago

Here's What Happens When You Try To Tip A Tesla Robotaxi

Each ride costs exactly $4.20 because of course it does. Nothing says autonomous Robotaxi quite like a weed joke and wink from the billionaire CEO.
Alternative transportation
#mental-health
Independent films
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

You're always on edge it has consequences': the extraordinary drama about working in an Amazon-style warehouse

The film 'On Falling' powerfully depicts the existential toll of precarious work in the gig economy.
It explores themes of solitude and financial instability experienced by e-commerce workers.
Independent films
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

You're always on edge it has consequences': the extraordinary drama about working in an Amazon-style warehouse

The film 'On Falling' powerfully depicts the existential toll of precarious work in the gig economy.
It explores themes of solitude and financial instability experienced by e-commerce workers.
more#mental-health
#extra-income
more#extra-income
#legislation
more#legislation
#side-hustles
Startup companies
fromEntrepreneur
4 months ago

Black Women Are Using Side Hustles to Mitigate the Pay Gap. Is It Helping or Hurting Them? | Entrepreneur

Side hustles are prevalent among Americans, especially Black women, driven by financial necessity and pay disparities.
Online marketing
from24/7 Wall St.
4 months ago

I Used to Think Side Hustles Were Just a Fad, But These 10 Opportunities Proved Me Wrong

The gig economy is increasingly crucial as young adults engage in side hustles to supplement their income.
Startup companies
from24/7 Wall St.
3 months ago

1 in 3 Americans Rely on a Side Hustle for Everyday Bills - Is This Sustainable?

Many Americans rely on side gigs for essential living expenses, indicating a concerning trend toward financial instability.
Startup companies
fromEntrepreneur
4 months ago

10 Highest-Paying, 'Little-to-No-Experience' Side Hustles | Entrepreneur

Side hustles empower many Americans to earn extra income and work towards financial freedom outside traditional jobs.
Participating in focus groups is the highest-paying side hustle, earning an average of $28 an hour.
Startup companies
from24/7 Wall St.
3 months ago

How Side Hustles Are Turning Into Full-Time Jobs - And What It Means for the Economy

The gig economy, once seen as a trend, is now a vital component of the American workforce.
Side hustles are evolving from ancillary income sources to primary income generators.
Startup companies
fromEntrepreneur
4 months ago

Black Women Are Using Side Hustles to Mitigate the Pay Gap. Is It Helping or Hurting Them? | Entrepreneur

Side hustles are prevalent among Americans, especially Black women, driven by financial necessity and pay disparities.
Online marketing
from24/7 Wall St.
4 months ago

I Used to Think Side Hustles Were Just a Fad, But These 10 Opportunities Proved Me Wrong

The gig economy is increasingly crucial as young adults engage in side hustles to supplement their income.
Startup companies
from24/7 Wall St.
3 months ago

1 in 3 Americans Rely on a Side Hustle for Everyday Bills - Is This Sustainable?

Many Americans rely on side gigs for essential living expenses, indicating a concerning trend toward financial instability.
Startup companies
fromEntrepreneur
4 months ago

10 Highest-Paying, 'Little-to-No-Experience' Side Hustles | Entrepreneur

Side hustles empower many Americans to earn extra income and work towards financial freedom outside traditional jobs.
Participating in focus groups is the highest-paying side hustle, earning an average of $28 an hour.
Startup companies
from24/7 Wall St.
3 months ago

How Side Hustles Are Turning Into Full-Time Jobs - And What It Means for the Economy

The gig economy, once seen as a trend, is now a vital component of the American workforce.
Side hustles are evolving from ancillary income sources to primary income generators.
more#side-hustles
Toronto startup
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

Exclusive: Zevo's EV-only car-share fleet is helping Tesla owners make money | TechCrunch

Sher's startup Zevo focuses on electric vehicle car-sharing, capitalizing on a gap left by Tesla's unmet robotaxi promise.
#parenting
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
Women in technology

I have a side hustle training AI and reviewing online ads. Some tasks are random, but as a mom, I love the flexibility.

fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
Women in technology

I have a side hustle training AI and reviewing online ads. Some tasks are random, but as a mom, I love the flexibility.

more#parenting
#taskrabbit
NYC startup
fromThe Verge
4 weeks ago

Taskrabbit CEO Ania Smith isn't afraid of AI robots replacing human labor

Taskrabbit provides a comprehensive service marketplace for home assistance, allowing Taskers to set their prices while managing the interaction process end-to-end.
NYC startup
fromThe Verge
4 weeks ago

Taskrabbit CEO Ania Smith isn't afraid of AI robots replacing human labor

Taskrabbit provides a comprehensive service marketplace for home assistance, allowing Taskers to set their prices while managing the interaction process end-to-end.
more#taskrabbit
fromThe Local France
3 weeks ago

French Word of the Day: Far West

Unions representing ride-share drivers complained: On veut tout simplement contrôler les effectifs, responsabiliser les plateformes numériques et arrêter ce far-west numérique.
France politics
DC food
fromThe Root
1 month ago

White New York Town Official Allegedly Shoots Black DoorDash Driver For Reasons That'll Boil Your Blood | The Root

A DoorDash driver was shot at while delivering food after mistakenly knocking on the wrong door, highlighting safety concerns for gig economy workers.
#homeownership
fromSFGATE
1 month ago
Bootstrapping

Mortgage Tips for Self-Employed Homebuyers: Secure Your Dream Home Without the Hassle

fromSFGATE
1 month ago
Bootstrapping

Mortgage Tips for Self-Employed Homebuyers: Secure Your Dream Home Without the Hassle

more#homeownership
#job-market
Tech industry
fromFuturism
4 months ago

Startup Investors Foaming at the Mouth To Carve Up Your Job With AI

Mercor exemplifies the evolving job market dynamic influenced by automation and gig work, posing challenges for worker stability.
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago
London startup

I graduated from Oxford with no job lined up. To avoid paying London rent, I now pet-sit and sleep in strangers' homes.

Tech industry
fromFuturism
4 months ago

Startup Investors Foaming at the Mouth To Carve Up Your Job With AI

Mercor exemplifies the evolving job market dynamic influenced by automation and gig work, posing challenges for worker stability.
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago
London startup

I graduated from Oxford with no job lined up. To avoid paying London rent, I now pet-sit and sleep in strangers' homes.

more#job-market
Remote teams
fromComputerworld
1 month ago

Number of US workers with side hustles reaches all-time high as economic worries rise

Record numbers of full-time workers are engaging in side gigs due to economic anxiety and lack of workplace support.
#freelancing
Tech industry
fromFast Company
4 months ago

Did you get a 1099-K? New IRS rules will impact millions of gig workers and freelancers

Gig workers are increasingly using cash apps for payments, leading to widespread issuance of 1099-K forms due to a lower earnings threshold.
fromInc
2 months ago
Online marketing

The 10 Best Paying Side Hustles in 2025, According to Research

Tech industry
fromFast Company
4 months ago

Did you get a 1099-K? New IRS rules will impact millions of gig workers and freelancers

Gig workers are increasingly using cash apps for payments, leading to widespread issuance of 1099-K forms due to a lower earnings threshold.
fromInc
2 months ago
Online marketing

The 10 Best Paying Side Hustles in 2025, According to Research

more#freelancing
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Employment Rights Bill: How It Could Affect Business And Workers

The Employment Rights Bill aims to enhance protections for workers while ensuring that businesses can operate efficiently, creating a more equitable work environment.
UK politics
NYC parents
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Got kids? You're the sort of customer Uber Eats and DoorDash really want

Families with children are significant users of ride-hailing and delivery apps, using them more and spending more than those without children.
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Bain bets on Indian domestic work startup Pronto even as rivals face criticism | TechCrunch

Urban India is becoming increasingly used to not having to wait - especially for goods and services delivered instantly. Startups like Pronto capitalize on this habit.
NYC startup
Remote teams
fromHackernoon
4 years ago

Nurses Are Being Hired Like Ubers | HackerNoon

Gig nursing apps offer flexibility and high pay but come with strict attendance policies that can frustrate workers.
Tech industry
fromSportskeeda
2 months ago

"They have never worked in an office" - Shark Tank's Kevin O'Leary shares that he negotiates office timings with his employees in their 20s

Younger talents prefer flexible work environments over traditional offices, necessitating changes in company expectations.
Kevin O'Leary adapts to the gig economy by focusing on performance rather than strict office attendance.
#workers-rights
more#workers-rights
Independent films
fromAnOther
3 months ago

Sebastian: Five Films That Inspired the Gripping New Sex Work Drama

Mikko Mäkelä's film explores the normalization of sex work through a creative lens, challenging conventional narratives around the subject.
fromFast Company
3 months ago

The 5-star rating system is terrible for gig workers. Here's a simple solution

Many gig workers today face an uphill battle against arbitrary star ratings that profoundly impact their livelihoods, making the seemingly simple task of rating services a significant source of stress.
Women in technology
fromThred Website
3 months ago

Why brands must become 'lighthouses' for Gen Z skillsets - Thred Website

As Gen Zers shift from traditional career paths to gig work, brands must adapt to fill educational gaps to build long-term loyalty among young consumers.
Marketing tech
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

British Council accused of forcing gig economy teachers into feeding frenzy' for work

The British Council is accused of exploiting agency teachers on zero-hour contracts, creating an unfair work environment.
NYC startup
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

I'm a gig worker for Uber Eats in New York City. The delivery work is unsustainable even with minimum wages.

Minimum wage laws for NYC gig workers have not significantly improved earnings for some, due to scheduling constraints imposed by platforms like Uber.
#performance-evaluation
fromHarvard Business Review
3 months ago
Women in technology

Research: How Gig Platforms Can Mitigate Racial Bias in Ratings

Online labor market platforms utilize customer ratings for quick, single-dimension evaluations of worker performance, reshaping traditional evaluation methods.
more#performance-evaluation
#walmart
more#walmart
Alternative transportation
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

A part-time Uber driver who earned $24,000 last year explains how he thinks a ukulele and an EV earned him more tips

A ukulele can spark conversations and increase tips for rideshare drivers.
Inconsistent tipping poses challenges for rideshare drivers in earning a stable income.
Startup companies
from24/7 Wall St.
4 months ago

I'm 23 and make over $170k as a video game artist and I sell courses at $30k

You can earn a great income from a passion rather than a boring job.
The gig economy offers opportunities for additional income streams.
Tech industry
fromTechCrunch
4 months ago

Exclusive: Scale AI is being investigated by the US Department of Labor

Scale AI is under investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor for potential violations regarding labor standards and employee classification.
fromSilicon Canals
4 months ago

Bankuish wins 4YFN25 Award, secures 20K

Bankuish, selected as the winner of the 4YFN25 Awards, provides innovative credit access solutions for gig workers, aiming to reshape financial services for the gig economy.
European startups
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
4 months ago

Too Little, Too Late? The Reality of Millennials Trying to Catch Up on Retirement Savings

Many millennials feel behind in saving for retirement and face challenges unlike previous generations.
#food-delivery
Startup companies
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

Customers are fraudulently asking delivery apps for refunds on food they received

Refund fraud significantly impacts food delivery apps, leading to substantial losses.
Diners exploit loopholes in delivery services by falsely claiming issues to receive refunds.
Tech industry
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

Food delivery workers earned most of their money from tips last year, a new report says

Gig workers, particularly food delivery drivers, rely heavily on tips as a primary source of income for their livelihood.
Startup companies
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

Customers are fraudulently asking delivery apps for refunds on food they received

Refund fraud significantly impacts food delivery apps, leading to substantial losses.
Diners exploit loopholes in delivery services by falsely claiming issues to receive refunds.
Tech industry
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

Food delivery workers earned most of their money from tips last year, a new report says

Gig workers, particularly food delivery drivers, rely heavily on tips as a primary source of income for their livelihood.
more#food-delivery
#ai
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
4 months ago

Fiverr wants gig workers to offload some of their work to AI | TechCrunch

Fiverr empowers freelancers to train AI on their work, ensuring they can automate jobs while receiving proper credit and compensation.
Remote teams
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

No meetings, up to $30 per hour, fully remote: A college student training AI says the work is 'perfect' for introverts

Riley Willis found a suitable remote job in data annotation that aligns with his introverted personality and lifestyle needs.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
4 months ago

Fiverr wants gig workers to offload some of their work to AI | TechCrunch

Fiverr empowers freelancers to train AI on their work, ensuring they can automate jobs while receiving proper credit and compensation.
Remote teams
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

No meetings, up to $30 per hour, fully remote: A college student training AI says the work is 'perfect' for introverts

Riley Willis found a suitable remote job in data annotation that aligns with his introverted personality and lifestyle needs.
more#ai
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