#gig-economy

#gig-economy

"Have a Grubby day!" is a frequent refrain in Julian Glander's Boys Go to Jupiter. It's the catchphrase for Grubster, a Grubhub-esque food-delivery service for which Billy works, reflecting his life's humiliations in the gig economy.

The potential for chaos at jazz festivals often stems from the unique situations created when local musicians augment visiting ensembles, demonstrating skill and adaptability.

Elias, a Cuban immigrant, drives for Lyft, earning uncertain wages while facing the threat of arrest by immigration officials without legal status or protections.

I was born into and raised by people who struggled to set goals and provide for their kids, so I knew I wanted something better for my own when I decided to settle down. Unfortunately, to give my son the best future possible, I had to give up any concept of retiring.

Mayor Eric Adams claims that the Department of Sustainable Delivery will support delivery workers, enhance pedestrian safety, and hold delivery app companies accountable for pressure on gig workers.

"The app lockouts are really preventing Flex drivers from being free to choose when they want to work," said Maya Pinto, senior researcher and policy analyst at NELP.

Khosrowshahi stated that "Tipping is entirely optional," advising customers to tip only if they feel they received exceptional service during their ride.

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.

When the City Council passed a law that forced restaurant delivery companies to create a nightmarish scheduling system, workers had to book full shifts just to deliver.

More than two-thirds of riders and drivers in UK's 'gig economy' suffer anxiety over long hours and bad ratings, highlighting their precarious working conditions.

The Employment Rights Bill aims to enhance protections for workers while ensuring that businesses can operate efficiently, creating a more equitable work environment.

I started as a freelance crowd worker on Amazon Mechanical Turk...Now, I do everything from training AI voice assistants to rewriting chatbot responses.

Shawnika Howell, a nurse with 13 years of experience, turned to the nursing app Clipboard for gig work during the pandemic, seeking flexibility and better pay.

Often, I find myself at the kitchen table until midnight, reviewing chatbot responses and juggling multiple projects across various platforms to help train AI.