US gig workers seeking Covid-19 jobless benefits hit bureaucratic wall
Uber and Lyft drivers are hitting a wall in their efforts to apply for the coronavirus jobless benefits promised by Congress.
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Apr 3, 20201 min read
Delivery apps have transformed urban life in China
The Economist writes about how services of delivery workers in China have become a lifeline for many urbanites during the COVID-19 crisis.
Apr 2, 20201 min read
UK: How will the outbreak of COVID-19 impact workers in the gig economy?
The Lawyer Monthly critically analyses the new support measures by the government for gig workers and their legal implications.
Apr 2, 20201 min read
Pandemic’s effects on online freelance work: distancing dividend or downscaling loss?
Freelance online workers such as software developers, graphic designers, and data labelers have less work because of the COVIDー19 pandemic.
Apr 1, 20201 min read
France: COVID-19, inequality, and gig economy workers
This article shares findings of a survey of precarious workers in France, including gig economy workers.
Apr 1, 20201 min read
In the face of lockdown, China’s e-commerce giants deliver
E-commerce companies in China ramped up several services and found innovative ways to continue doing business during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Apr 1, 20204 min read
Technology and training can bring safe roads and better jobs to Africa
Many platforms including motorbike ride-hailing companies of Lagos are investing in training entrepreneurs and workers using their sites.
Mar 31, 20201 min read
US gig economy workers strike over COVID-19 protection and pay
In the U.S Instacart workers accused the company of failing to ensure their safety, requiring them to buy their own hand sanitiser and disin
Mar 31, 20201 min read
Careem CEO launches appeal for 500,000 gig workers across Middle East amid crisis
CEO of Careem a Dubai based ride-hailing company appeals to governments, employers and lenders to rescue the driver impacted by COVID-19.
Mar 30, 20201 min read
Kenya: Boon for delivery apps as city eateries shut on virus fears
In Kenya delivery apps like Glovo, Jumia Food and Uber Eats saw an increase in orders as several restaurants closed.
Mar 30, 20204 min read
1600+ ways to teach “skills in the digital age”
As automation and digitization transform economies and usher in a new ‘future of work’, closing the skills gap is critical.
Mar 29, 20201 min read
From Social Distancing to Social Solidarity: Gig economy and the COVID-19
While many platform companies introduced basic measures to protect workers, few are offering the much needed sick pay or financial support.
Mar 29, 20201 min read
Coronavirus relief: $2 trillion package gives benefits to gig workers
Gig workers and independent contractors will benefit from the $2 trillion economic relief package announced by the US government.
Mar 29, 20201 min read
How COVID-19 is impacting platform-mediated labor and social reproduction
By Platform Labour In this three-part blog post, the authors provide an overview of the ways in which COVID-19 is impacting the...
Mar 29, 20201 min read
Ola launches fund for the driver community; Bhavish Aggarwal to forgo 1-year's salary
Ola cabs launched a fund through which drivers and their families would receive essential supplies and free medical and emergency support.
Mar 27, 20201 min read
Uber Kenya Suspends Night Pickups From Today Until Further Notice
Uber Kenya suspended night pickups due to a national curfew imposed by the government.
Mar 25, 20201 min read
India: Urban Company launches Covid-19 relief fund for gig workers
Urban Company an on-demand services in India partnered with a charitable trust to create a COVID-19 fund for gig workers
Mar 25, 20201 min read
Uber and Airbnb lobby for gig worker bailout
By Bloomberg Uber and Airbnb lobbied the U.S government for a bailout for drivers and hosts who still have to pay for the cars and houses...
Mar 24, 20201 min read
African e-hailing companies suspend operations as COVID-19 begins rapid spread
Tunisian bike-hailing startup, InTiGo, and Nigerian bus-hailing-service Plentywaka suspended operations due to COVID-19.
Mar 24, 20202 min read
How the gig economy can boost jobs in Africa
The gig economy could potentially boost economies in Africa by providing not just jobs, but also transferable skills.
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