Sole Proprietors Increasing Their Use of Independent Contractors
The use of contract labor by businesses large and small continues to grow. Even sole proprietors are using other sole proprietors.
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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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Amazon Prime Now Drivers Join in On-Demand Economy Lawsuit Parade
Amazon.com is being sued in California courts by former Amazon Prime Now delivery drivers in a proposed class-action suit.
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Minimum Wage Versus On-demand Economy Jobs
When compared to minimum wage jobs with no benefits or flexibility, on-demand economy jobs look pretty good.
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There are 30.2 Million Independent Workers in the US (2015)
According to a new survey, in the U.S., there are 30.2 million full- and part-time independent workers age 21 and up.
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Google Testing a Search Tool for the On-Demand Economy
Google is testing a search-engine enabled on-demand marketplace.
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Coverage of an On-demand Economy Backlash Continues to Miss the Positives
The majority of on-demand workers like what they are doing, a fact missing from coverage suggesting there’s an on-demand economy backlash.
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The Impact of the Browning-Ferris Joint Employer Ruling on Small Business
If the NLRB Browing-Ferris ruling can withstand court challenges, it will create major changes in a broad array of industries and company structures.
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SmallBusiness.com Introduction to the On-Demand (Gig) Economy
An overview of the On-demand economy, the app-enabled marketplaces that instantly matches customers with providers.