In a major setback for app-based gig economy companies like Uber, Lyft and DoorDash, a Massachusetts court ruled on Tuesday to throw out a proposed ballot measure that would, if passed, define gig ...

The “gig” economy has captured the attention of technology futurists, journalists, academics and policymakers. “Future of work” discussions tend toward two extremes: breathless excitement at the brave ...

A person who uses a mobile app to perform a temporary job. Gig app workers for companies such as Uber, Lyft, DoorDash and Grubhub are often freelancers who work as needed. See gig economy. THIS ...

Also called the "on-demand economy," "sharing economy" or "instant gratification economy," the gig economy refers to temporary jobs that normally would be full-time occupations. Uber is the poster ...

The gig economy is rapidly changing workplace norms and the American employment landscape. Although the typical image of a gig worker usually involves your friendly neighborhood Uber driver, the ...

President Biden promised to deliver broader protections for employees, and the tide of executive branch action is now rolling in. Just recently, several executive branch agencies, as well as the ...

We’ve been looking into the U.S. Gig Economy across various facets, based on our recent research into the trend. In our previous column we looked at numbers that suggested about a third of the U.S.

Join our daily and weekly newsletters for the latest updates and exclusive content on industry-leading AI coverage. Learn More (Reuters) — The California State Senate voted on Tuesday to pass a bill ...