Gig economy workers and Amazon staff are increasingly dependent on food stamps and Medicaid, says federal report
Amazon workers' reliance on the programs has tripled since 2020
Gig economy articles
This GE Appliances plant couldn't keep workers until it built an app, like an Uber for factory work
More than 900 workers now choose their own hours, trading benefits and higher pay for total flexibility
Gig workers are getting paid to film their daily chores to train robots
Teaching robots how to be human
Uber will soon offer drivers "AI chores" to earn a few more dollars between rides
The biggest ride-sharing employer has a new pennyworth proposal for drivers
Uber pivots to AI services, tapping gig workers for data labeling
It has already signed on Aurora Innovation and Niantic as clients
European institutions strike a deal on new protections for gig economy workers
Digital platforms will have to become more transparent towards their self-employed "contractors"
New DoorDash pop-up warns non-tipping customers to expect a longer wait for orders
Currently only a test, but it's expected to be rolled out more broadly
Tip shaming and nudging: the growing controversy surrounding online food delivery services like DoorDash
Maybe companies should pay their workers more?
Amazon launches a rewards program for its independent 'Flex' drivers
The perks are a bit underwhelming
Lyft drivers aren't happy about it selling them PPE
The 'contractor or employee' argument is an issue
New California law threatens to put state's freelancers out of work
Vox and others are already eliminating freelance positions in the state
California governor signs law that could require gig companies to classify independent workers as employees
The law goes into effect in early 2020
DoorDash boss says company will change contentious tipping model
Firm to iron out the details 'in the coming days'
Grocery Delivery in 2018: Does It Finally Work?
When historians look back at the 2010s, I suspect two tech trends will be readily apparent: the rise in popularity of the subscription-based model and the emergence of the gig economy. What may not be immediately evident is that these two movements helped solve a dilemma that has perplexed some of the world's brightest minds for decades.
Papa is the 'grandkids on-demand' app for senior citizens
Technology fostering personal connections