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.
Featured Resources for On-demand Economy
The Workforce of Highly Skilled Freelancers Continues its Rapid Growth | 2019
This phenomena is seen in diverse segments throughout the U.S. economy.
Taskrabbit, IKEA’s Gig-Economy Home Service Marketplace, Gets Hit By Hackers
The on-demand home-service platform acquired last October by Ikea, announced that it has taken down its site and app in order to investigate a cybersecurity incident.
Trend
GM Drives into the On-Demand ‘Gig’ Economy
The service shows the growing range of services and products designed to support independent workers.
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