President Joe Biden’s strategy for ending hunger in the U.S. by 2030 is being funded in part by companies whose own workers sometimes can’t afford to buy food. The Biden Read more
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Americans consider side gigs as a way to fight inflation
Do you feel like you need to take on a second job to keep up with rising prices? If so, you’re not alone. The cost of living rose 8.2% in Read more
Midterm elections: State ballot measures target gig work, immigration, abortion and more
State ballot measures aren’t generating as many headlines as this year’s key congressional races, but some are worth tracking as they touch on the gig economy, immigration and more. “Though Read more
New union rallies at Uber HQ with ‘a core goal of winning union rights for gig workers’
Ride-hailing drivers, delivery workers and their supporters on Wednesday converged in front of Uber Technologies Inc.’s San Francisco headquarters to announce that they have formed a union. The California Gig Read more
‘Gig work’ rule is in Biden administration’s crosshairs, sending DoorDash and Lyft stocks to all-time lows
The Labor Department on Tuesday proposed a rule that could cut at the heart of the business models of Uber Technologies Inc., Lyft Inc., DoorDash Inc. and other companies that Read more
Gig workers are worried about running out of money in retirement – here’s how to take initiative
Gig and nontraditional workers aren’t so confident they’ll have enough money in retirement, a new study found – but there are ways to build a comfortable nest egg. Retirement Tip Read more
Yes, the IRS is hiring criminal investigators that can use deadly force — but here’s some context and what gig workers who have been scammed must do to avoid losing even more to taxes
Hi, MarketWatchers. Don’t miss these top stories. Yes, the IRS is hiring criminal investigators that can use deadly force — but here’s some context The IRS would be poised to Read more
What gig workers who have been scammed must do to avoid losing even more to taxes
Gig workers who lose earnings through scams or identity theft need to take action to avoid losing even more money, experts say. While gig-work companies such as Uber Technologies Inc. Read more
Bill to enshrine gig work into federal labor law ‘would effectively get rid of the minimum wage and overtime compensation’
A bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives would amend U.S. labor law to establish a new classification for gig workers, denying them the right to a minimum wage Read more