Fiverr and Upwork rocketed in value during pandemic lockdowns but are now hit with slowing growth
On top of ride-sharing and takeaways, the company’s couriers now transport goods for many retailers. But is it trying to do too much?
Simplifying employment status will be key to success of Labour’s measures, say lawyers and unions
Private hire and taxi provider is latest gig economy business to come under pressure over workers’ employment status
Increasing the use of a little-known, intermediate category of worker is one way to start
Consumers are loath to give up hailing a ride or home deliveries
Users of ride-hailing app take record number of trips in second quarter despite concerns about US economy
European ride-hailing group offers drivers holiday pay and minimum wage but says they are independent contractors
Let’s lyft drivers out of compensation darkness
State’s supreme court says ride-hailing services can treat workers as contractors rather than employees
DoorDash, Deliveroo, Delivery Hero and Just Eat Takeaway put new focus on profits, despite slower growth following the pandemic
Move by food delivery companies comes after pressure from ministers over illegal working
Robot deliveries are becoming a common sight but in a world of apps and automation it's hard-pressed gig workers who ease the friction
One in 10 contractors surveyed say they are not working because of tax reforms
A tech-savvy Uber Eats worker was sick of the algorithms that controlled his day. So he decided to fight back
Directive aims to ‘determine employment status’ of about 28mn riders and drivers, but bloc regulation remains fragmented
Overhaul planned by main opposition party could backfire and end up harming employees and bosses, say executives
Umbrella union body says most employees on zero-hour contracts have been ‘stuck’ in same job for a year or more
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Ride-hailing company’s stock surges more than 60% before correction to margin growth outlook for 2024
Ride-hailing company seeks to please investors following renewed focus on profitability
Plus, a very large taxi company becomes profitable
You’re a full-time Uber driver with two kids and a mortgage Can you earn enough to pay the bills — and make more than other players?
Industrial action expected in the US, Canada and the UK in crucial parts of the gig economy
The German food order group garnered a less than expected £77mn from institutional investors for its minority stake
