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Our monthly newsletter will keep you updated and informed on the most important international #platformeconomy and #futureofwork news and discussions from the previous month. Subscribe below 👇

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Will there be a post-COVID19 shift in the way we talk about mental health in the office?

#mentalhealth #futureofwork

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Is it possible for gig-workers to make 6 figures? Some platforms strive to make that possible

#futureofwork #gigwork

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A shift in the interest in permanent jobs can be seen. But will it last?
#gigwork #futureofwork
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Ever wondered what makes a gig-worker successful? Here are 3 tips for you:
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#gigwork #freelancer

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Did California officials changed their mind about the workplace safety rules? And what does this mean for the workers? Read more below
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After the #ubervaslam verdit earlier this year, could this be the next step in regulating gig platforms?
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Court rules that the California gig economy law applies to truckers. Read more below
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The gig economy market sees a $15bn change in value after the US labour secretary commented on the worker status of gig workers. Read more below
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The pandemic has placed a particular strain on Uber. Driver have complained about not getting enough rides and riders have complained that there are not enough drivers. Read more below.

#Uber #gigeconomy

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The next gig economy showdown is shaping up in Massachusetts, where Attorney General Maura Healey is suiting Uber and Lyft for classifying drivers as independent contractors. Read more below.

#Massachusetts #gigeconomy

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In the coming months, Spain will approve a new law that declares gig workers employees and requires platforms to disclose their algorithms. Read more below.

#gigeconomy

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Interested in the gig economy? Kiplinger recently sat down with Kathy Kristof, an expert on finding a good gig, to discuss the state of the industry during the pandemic. Listen below.

#gigeconomy #pandemic
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Considering joining the gig economy? Before you do, read 10 important tips from Forbes Finance Pros below.

#gigeconomy #Forbes

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According to a study by Upwork and the Freelancers Union, the majority of the U.S. workforce will be freelancing by 2027. Read more about what the gig economy is, what its future will be, and how to invest below.

#gigeconomy #investing

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Wingham Rowan says gig workers face: misclassification, lack of benefits, no progression, high worker overhead, misleading promises from employers, sudden market closures, pay cuts, and having an algorithm as a boss.
Read more below.

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A new bill, the Unemployment Insurance Modernization Act, proposed in the U.S. Senate would provide gig workers with $250 per week of unemployment.
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#gigeconomy #unemployment
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After filming the oppressive working conditions of gig workers in China, Chen Guojiang disappeared and is facing up to five years in prison. Read more about the Chinese gig economy below.

#China #work

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Uber's loss in the U.K. Supreme Court has raised doubts over the valuations of gig platforms. Future legislation may lead to higher costs and lower profits. Read more below.

#deliveroo #uk #uberdriver

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As COVID-19 necessitates the shift to remote work, employers have been forced to evaluate the resources they provide to their employees. Learn about work from home stipends in our latest blog post.

#COVID19 #remotework

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In a major move, food delivery app #menulog, is granting its Australian drivers employee status.

#gigeconomy #Australia

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