The gig economy, as per the UK government, involves the exchange of labor involves the short-term, task-based payment of labor between people or businesses using digital services that actively ...

On September 15, 2022, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) held an open Commission meeting that covered three agenda items: 1) a rulemaking on impersonation scams, 2) a policy statement on enforcement ...

The workforce landscape is evolving, with freelancing and gig work becoming increasingly prevalent. For the Black community, understanding how to thrive in this new economy is crucial. The gig economy ...

Platform- or app-based gig work has seen its share of ups and downs in recent years, and this week brought a new twist. The U.S. Department of Labor proposed a rule that would push companies to ...

The gig economy has changed the way people work. More individuals than ever are taking on side jobs in addition to their full-time employment. This shift allows people to improve their financial ...

It's essential that contractors understand the realities of gig work and take proactive steps to protect themselves for the long-term. Young businesswoman smiling and texting on a smart phone while ...

The early days of the pandemic were a challenging time. But as days turned to weeks and months, that period often brought out the best in people — Zoom calls with old friends, birthday car parades — ...

Q: What is the biggest impact a gig economy approach can have on the healthcare staffing crisis, specifically in regard nurses? Pasley: During the pandemic, the mass exodus of nurses from the ...

It's past time in 2024 to strengthen the income, benefits, and safety net for workers in America's gig economy. More than 57 million workers participate in some way in the gig economy today—the ...

The Biden administration implemented a new rule on Tuesday that will tighten standards for when “gig economy” workers at companies like Uber, Lyft, and Grubhub must be considered employees who are ...