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What's in a name? Company titles for gig workers reveal business models.
by
Sam Harnett
Jan 20, 2021
"Dasher," "tasker," "driver-partner." How companies pick worker nicknames that reflect the argument that workers are contractors, not employees.
California ballot measure keeps "gig" in gig economy
Nov 4, 2020
Prop 22 bypasses a state law that would have reshaped the gig economy.
Gig companies throw lots of cash -- and tech -- at California ballot measure
by
Sam Harnett
Oct 26, 2020
The ballot initiative in California would allow companies like Uber and Lyft to keep classifying workers as contractors.
Other ride-hailing companies are closely watching Uber, Lyft and California
by
Justin Ho
Aug 21, 2020
Competitors may look to start offering rides in the state.
Uber and Lyft can keep driving in California ... for now
Aug 20, 2020
Both companies had threatened to shut down if a ruling went into effect Friday morning that would have forced them to treat all their drivers as employees.
Uber, Lyft threaten to stop service in California
by
Nova Safo
Aug 20, 2020
The dispute could put jobs at stake during the pandemic.
Must workers choose between benefits and flexibility?
Aug 11, 2020
The debate over gig worker classification has called labor law into question.
For public good, not for profit.
Uber and Lyft have to classify drivers as employees, California judge orders
by
David Brancaccio
, Kristin Schwab
and Alex Schroeder
Aug 11, 2020
The ride-hailing companies now have 10 days to appeal the ruling.
For Uber, a diverse business model is the key to weathering COVID-19
by
Erika Beras
Aug 6, 2020
As its ride-sharing business declined, the company pivoted to delivery.
California court to rule on gig worker classification
Aug 5, 2020
The issue has big implications for workers' access to safety net benefits that have become crucial during the pandemic.