Is there nowhere that the gig economy can’t go? As gig workers expand into increasingly unlikely industries—including restaurants, hospitality, beauty, healthcare, and even science—it comes as no surprise that retail wants in...more
Ride-sharing giant, Uber, has recently faced accusations that it fails to do enough to preserve the safety of its passengers and drivers. However, on February 16, 2018, a federal judge in Florida rejected a challenge to an...more
3/2/2018
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Class Action ,
Firearms ,
Freelance Workers ,
Gig Economy ,
Gun Permits ,
Independent Contractors ,
Ridesharing ,
Standing ,
Uber ,
Workplace Violence
Yesterday, Upwork and the Freelancers Union published the results of Freelancing in America: 2017, a comprehensive annual measure of the U.S. independent workforce. The report’s findings are wide-ranging, from the number of...more
When it comes to passing new laws designed to protect workers, San Francisco is one of the busiest municipalities in the country. In recent years, the City has passed ordinances addressing paid sick leave, lactation in the...more
9/13/2017
/ Freelance Workers ,
Gig Economy ,
Independent Contractors ,
Local Ordinance ,
Minimum Wage ,
New Guidance ,
Online Platforms ,
Paid Leave ,
Rental Property ,
San Francisco ,
Short-Term Lease ,
State Labor Laws