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Business

Working for Doordash and Grubhub increasingly feels like a 9-5. And that may be bad news for the companies.

Gig delivery work often lacks the independence and flexibility promoted by companies, imposing metrics that restrict workers' autonomy. [ more ]

Business Insider

Startup companies

A gig worker explains how big deliveries from Home Depot and Tractor Supply make him more money

Delivering bulky orders can be more profitable for gig workers than traditional food deliveries.

Waiting for higher payout orders is a key strategy for maximizing earnings.

Rural deliveries often prove more lucrative due to lower competition. [ more ]

ClickUp

1 month ago

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How to Manage Contractors Effectively | ClickUp

The gig economy is rising due to job market uncertainty and Gen Z preferences.

Effective contractor management boosts project outcomes and team efficiency. [ more ]

Business Insider

Business

Working for Doordash and Grubhub increasingly feels like a 9-5. And that may be bad news for the companies.

Gig delivery work often lacks the independence and flexibility promoted by companies, imposing metrics that restrict workers' autonomy. [ more ]

Business Insider

Startup companies

A gig worker explains how big deliveries from Home Depot and Tractor Supply make him more money

Delivering bulky orders can be more profitable for gig workers than traditional food deliveries.

Waiting for higher payout orders is a key strategy for maximizing earnings.

Rural deliveries often prove more lucrative due to lower competition. [ more ]

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ClickUp

1 month ago

UX design

How to Hire Independent Contractors | ClickUp

Hiring independent contractors offers businesses flexibility and specialized skills without the commitment of full-time hires, enhancing operational efficiency. [ more ]

Fast Company

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Business

Algorithms control workers. Here is one example how

The rise of high-speed internet in the early 2000s facilitated global outsourcing of knowledge work due to improved communication.

Organizations used technological advancements to cut costs by outsourcing to countries with lower labor expenses.

Employing independent contractors for complex projects allowed companies to reduce costs by avoiding benefits and severance payouts. [ more ]

ABC7 San Francisco

Tech industry

Uber and Lyft drivers remain independent contractors in California Supreme Court ruling

Tech giants like Uber and Lyft can continue treating drivers as independent contractors in California. [ more ]

Fortune

Tech industry

Uber and Lyft drivers will still be independent contractors after California Supreme Court ruling

The California Supreme Court ruled in favor of app-based companies like Uber, allowing them to classify drivers as independent contractors. [ more ]

Engadget

Business

California Supreme Court upholds classification of gig workers as independent contractors

Ride-share companies in California can continue classifying gig workers as independent contractors due to the victory in the Supreme Court. [ more ]

ABC7 San Francisco

Tech industry

Uber and Lyft drivers remain independent contractors in California Supreme Court ruling

Tech giants like Uber and Lyft can continue treating drivers as independent contractors in California. [ more ]

Fortune

Tech industry

Uber and Lyft drivers will still be independent contractors after California Supreme Court ruling

The California Supreme Court ruled in favor of app-based companies like Uber, allowing them to classify drivers as independent contractors. [ more ]

Engadget

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Business

California Supreme Court upholds classification of gig workers as independent contractors

Ride-share companies in California can continue classifying gig workers as independent contractors due to the victory in the Supreme Court. [ more ]

Business Insider

Tech industry

Massachusetts secured a big raise for Uber and Lyft drivers in the state, but some are worried the deal could have negative side effects

Uber and Lyft settled to pay Massachusetts drivers $32.50 per hour for completing a ride. [ more ]

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Fast Company

Tech industry

Uber and Lyft drivers in Massachusetts will now get minimum pay

Uber and Lyft agreed to worker benefits, including $32.50 per hour, paid sick leave, health insurance stipend, and a $175 million payment to Massachusetts. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Tech industry

Uber and Lyft Agree to Give Massachusetts Drivers Minimum Pay

Uber and Lyft settled with Massachusetts AG, agreeing to pay drivers a minimum rate with benefits, while drivers remain independent contractors. [ more ]

Fast Company

Tech industry

Uber and Lyft drivers in Massachusetts will now get minimum pay

Uber and Lyft agreed to worker benefits, including $32.50 per hour, paid sick leave, health insurance stipend, and a $175 million payment to Massachusetts. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Tech industry

Uber and Lyft Agree to Give Massachusetts Drivers Minimum Pay

Uber and Lyft settled with Massachusetts AG, agreeing to pay drivers a minimum rate with benefits, while drivers remain independent contractors. [ more ]

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