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UrduResearchers from the University of New Hampshire took a closer look at gig workers – which include freelancers, independent contractors and temporary workers – and examined relationships between workers and their managers and found that one trait, trust, could be a double-edged sword.
Tag: Gig Economy
Research reveals majority of gig economy workers are earning below minimum wage
As the cost of living continues to spiral, a new report shows more than half of gig economy workers in the UK are paid below the minimum wage.
New international research reveals majority of gig economy workers feel under threat from review websites
Online review platforms leave freelancers in fear of their future income
Despite flexibility, gig work and insecure income prove harmful to U.S. workers, according to UTHealth School of Public Health
Insecure income associated with nontraditional employment known as “gig work” has a negative impact on the overall health and well-being of U.S. workers, according to a new article by researchers from UTHealth Houston.
Government Urged to Protect Riders – A New Economic Base Whose Lives Are Still Precarious and Uninsured
“Riders – Heroes – Chains,” a study from Chula that reflects a fast-growing modern workforce, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic but without assurance or protection of their welfare.
Why is there no Uber for live music?
While digital platforms like Uber continue to proliferate and expand the gig economy into new sectors of work, new Cornell University research shows some industries, such as live music, have structural features that keep them from adapting well to online platforms.
NYC delivery workers laws just ‘the floor’ of what’s needed
Today, the New York City Council is likely to pass a package of legislation that will set minimum pay and improve working conditions for app-based delivery workers. Patricia Campos-Medina, executive director of the Worker Institute at Cornell University’s School of…
You drive like a girl: Study uncovers gender bias in perceptions of ride-sharing performance
While digital brokerages provide a more efficient method for the exchange of goods and services and an improved way for consumers to voice their opinions about the quality of work they receive, bias and discrimination can emerge as part of the review process, according to Notre Dame research.
‘Too close to call’ Prop 22 to test strength of Uber, Lyft advocacy
Californians will decide the fate of companies including Uber, Lyft, and Instacart in their state this week as they consider the ballot measure Proposition 22. Proposition 22 will determine whether workers at app-based transportation companies are classified as independent contractors…
Having employees working at home can boost productivity, but it also can increase feelings of isolation
Recognizable companies including Google, Twitter and Eli Lilly all are encouraging their employees to work at home to prevent spread of the coronavirus. Research on the benefits and drawbacks of “working from home is still in its infancy, but researchers…