#gig-economy

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fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

The Non-QM revolution: Redefining homeownership in the modern economy

Independent professionals earn over $100,000 annually, but these highly qualified borrowers are often locked out of the housing market due to non-conforming income.
Real estate
#retirement
#freelancing
#uber
NYC startup
fromLos Angeles Times
4 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
4 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
2 months 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
4 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
4 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
2 months 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.
#side-hustle
#rideshare
Alternative transportation
fromBusiness Insider
4 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.
fromThe Nation
6 days ago
Chicago

In Chicago, a Coalition of Unions, Community Organizers, and Riders Have Forced Uber to Come to the Table

Alternative transportation
fromBusiness Insider
4 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.
fromThe Nation
6 days ago
Chicago

In Chicago, a Coalition of Unions, Community Organizers, and Riders Have Forced Uber to Come to the Table

#labor-rights
fromQNS
1 week ago
Social justice

Rideshare and delivery drivers hold memorial in Queens for colleagues killed on the job - QNS

fromQNS
1 week ago
Social justice

Rideshare and delivery drivers hold memorial in Queens for colleagues killed on the job - QNS

fromElectrek
1 week ago

NYC creates new department to hassle e-bike delivery riders

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.
NYC politics
#worker-rights
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.
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.
#side-hustles
Startup companies
from24/7 Wall St.
4 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
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
from24/7 Wall St.
4 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
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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks 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
#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.

fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks 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
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 weeks 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.

fromFast Company
2 weeks 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
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

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

fromSFGATE
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

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

#meta
fromFuturism
3 weeks ago
Tech industry

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

fromFuturism
3 weeks ago
Tech industry

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

fromEntrepreneur
3 weeks 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
4 weeks 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
#healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Sales of illegal and dangerous ebikes must be stopped, say MPs and peers

Ministers must urgently act to stop the sale of illegal and potentially lethal electric bikes, particularly regarding their use by gig economy delivery riders.
Bicycling
Toronto startup
fromTechCrunch
1 month 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.
frompoliticsny.com
1 month ago

Op-Ed | The City Council took away my last reliable wage, now they're after my new one

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.
NYC politics
#taskrabbit
NYC startup
fromThe Verge
1 month 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
1 month 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.
fromThe Local France
1 month 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
2 months ago
Bootstrapping

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

fromSFGATE
2 months ago
Bootstrapping

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

#job-market
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.

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.

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.
fromBusiness Matters
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months 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
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
#film
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
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.
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
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
4 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
4 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
4 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
4 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.
#walmart
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.
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