gig economy
-
Trends
CA judge grants preliminary injunction forcing Uber and Lyft to reclassify drivers as employees
California Superior Court Judge Ethan Schulman has granted a preliminary injunction forcing Uber and Lyft to reclassify its drivers as…
Read More » -
Trends
Judge says Uber, Lyft preliminary injunction ruling to come in ‘a matter of days’
California Superior Court Judge Ethan P. Schulman heard arguments from Uber and Lyft, as well as lawyers representing the people…
Read More » -
Trends
Freelancers Are Flourishing Like Never Before And Will Continue To Do So
The literal definition of a freelancer means a person who works for himself and earns his money through his skills.…
Read More » -
STARTUPS
Quick notes on the DoorDash IPO filing
Earlier today, during an eye-popping market selloff, DoorDash announced that it has privately filed to go public. The decision to…
Read More » -
Trends
Judge rejects Uber and Postmates’ request for an injunction against California’s gig worker law
A U.S District court judge has rejected Uber and Postmates’ request for a preliminary injunction against a California bill mandating…
Read More » -
STARTUPS
Passbase grabs $3.6M to power privacy-preserving online ID checks
Digital identity startup Passbase has closed a $3.6 million seed round, led by Cowboy Ventures and Eniac Ventures, with participation from…
Read More » -
Trends
Instawork raises $18 million to match hospitality workers with employers
More than a third of U.S. workers — about 57 million people — are part of the so-called gig workforce,…
Read More » -
STARTUPS
New York’s Taxi and Limousine Commission approves minimum wage rules for app-based drivers
The New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission has approved new rules designed to provide a minimum hourly wage of…
Read More » -
Trends
Freelancers rights come of age as gig economy booms
Gig workers, freelancers, sharing economy workers — call them what you want to, but the millions who drive you around…
Read More »