Benefits for Gig WorkersBroadly defined, the gig economy in the United States is large and growing, and many of its workers lack benefits. This article argues that all workers—whetherSocial Science Electronic Publishing
Gig workers areclassified as independent contractors, not as employees, which generallyexcludes themfrom a litany of employee benefits and protections, from paid leave to minimum wages and, perhaps most importantly, health insurance. According to a2022 surveybyMcKinsey & Co., ...
is garnering attention. However, the lack of workplace benefits for many gig workers is a significant concern. A viable proposal for this urgent need is a Gig Worker Benefits Collective. Read on to learn more.
for delivery workers over the past year and is currently developing an information system to facilitate the rollout. According to publicly available data, in 2023, approximately 820,000 riders completed deliveries on at least 260 days of the year, making them eligible for the upcoming social securi...
Millions of jobless Americans are poised to lose their unemployment benefits at the end of the year without action from Congress to extend temporary aid programs. A federal program paying benefits to gig workers and others (such as the self-employed, freelancers, contractors and part-timers) is ...
Nearly three-quarters of gig economy workers have said that they should earn more benefits as part of their job. While higher pay could help make up for a lack of benefits, a new report from the Center for American Progress suggests that too often, gig workers may be paid very low wages...
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In podcast episode RSG253, I interview Rilwan Lawal, founder and CEO of GigEasy, a company that started to help gig workers with important benefits.
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At UNIQLO Singapore, Juliana Tan champions digital innovation and inclusive talent development to meet the demands of modern retail. Malaysia to establish tripartite council to address wages in gig economy Malaysia’s Gig Workers Bill nears completion, aiming to ensure fair wages and social protection...