California’s Prop 22 Passes, A Major Win for Uber-style Gig-economy Drivers | 2020
Uber-style drivers will continue operating like other independent small businesses, not employees.
On-demand Economy
News, information and insights about the emerging on-demand economy that uses technology to match those who want a product or service with independent workers willing to provide such services or products.
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NewsTrend
‘Last Mile’ On-Demand Delivery Battle Continues to Heat Up | 2018
The need for on-demand grocery delivery services heats up the battle for drivers and new models of work.
ResourcesTrend
These Businesses Are Turning Downtime (Between Meals, Say) Into Co-working Spaces | 2018
Coffee shops are co-working spaces. And now some restaurants also are — but only with a membership and before dinnertime.
ResearchTrend
Why the Bureau of Labor Statistics Estimate of Gig Economy Workers Does’t Add Up
The BLS research excludes millions of people who do gig work as moonlighters or as a second job.
HomeAdvisor Buys Angie’s List to Grow its Home Services On-Demand Marketplace
To compete with the giants creating new, on-demand home services marketplaces, HomeAdvisor acquires Angie’s List.
Research
The On-Demand Economy Workforce Continues to Expand | 2017
Two-thirds of on-demand economy participants say they are satisfied with their work