As California legal challenges to the treatment and classification of so-called gig work continues apace, a Massachusetts trial over the same issues touched off this week.
Economics & Business
May 20, 2024
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Modeling is a dream occupation for many young women, but for those who make modeling a career, finding work can be a traumatic, sexualized nightmare, a Rutgers University-New Brunswick study finds.
Social Sciences
Jan 12, 2024
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As the so-called 'gig economy' continues to grow, so do questions about how this type of non-traditional work compares to full-time work arrangements and how these new relationships differ and impact performance and commitment.
Economics & Business
Aug 31, 2023
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Mainstream conversations about artificial intelligence (AI) have been dominated by a few key concerns, such as whether superintelligent AI will wipe us out, or whether AI will steal our jobs. But we've paid less attention ...
Environment
Jul 19, 2023
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As people leave traditional 9-to-5 work for more flexible employment, what will keep them from bolting gig jobs is a greater connection with co-workers and the company, according to a new University of Michigan study.
Social Sciences
Feb 8, 2023
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The ever-expanding gig economy has brought with it the rise of the independent contractor, from delivery drivers to personal shoppers and dog walkers. Compared to traditional employees, independent contractors are classified ...
Social Sciences
Jan 19, 2023
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The growing contingent of freelancers, independent contractors and the self-employed in the American workforce has consumed the U.S. business community and media in recent years, even as researchers wrestle with how to draw ...
Economics & Business
Jun 4, 2019
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Rideshare drivers in major US cities were set to stage a series of strikes and protests Wednesday, casting a shadow over the keenly anticipated Wall Street debut of sector leader Uber.
Business
May 7, 2019
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Uber filed documents Thursday for its much-anticipated public share offering expected to be the largest in the tech sector in years, and a bellwether for other venture-backed startups eyeing Wall Street listing.
Business
Apr 12, 2019
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Lyft said Monday it would seek to raise as much as $2.4 billion in its public share offering, in the first major listing in the fast-growing ride-hailing sector.
Business
Mar 18, 2019
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