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Fairly Staffing Innovates Dental Industry with Gig Economy and Compliant Payroll

6 months ago

Global

16 April 2026

Fairly Staffing Innovates Dental Industry with Gig Economy and Compliant Payroll

Edmonton-based startup Fairly Staffing is revolutionizing the dental industry by introducing a gig economy platform…

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DoorDash Implements Relief Payments for Drivers Amid Rising Gas Prices

7 months ago

Global

23 March 2026

DoorDash Implements Relief Payments for Drivers Amid Rising Gas Prices

DoorDash has announced a temporary relief program for its drivers in the U.S. and Canada…

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The Rise and Risks of Gig AI Trainers Selling Personal Data

7 months ago

Global

23 March 2026

The Rise and Risks of Gig AI Trainers Selling Personal Data

A new gig economy has emerged where individuals from around the world, including South Africa,…

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DoorDash Launches Tasks App to Pay Gig Workers for AI Training

7 months ago

Global

19 March 2026

DoorDash Launches Tasks App to Pay Gig Workers for AI Training

DoorDash has introduced a new initiative called 'Tasks' to provide its gig workers with an…

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UniUni Secures $85 Million to Expand Gig-Powered Delivery in North America

8 months ago

Canada

6 March 2026

UniUni Secures $85 Million to Expand Gig-Powered Delivery in North America

Richmond, BC-based last-mile logistics tech startup UniUni has raised $85 million USD to expand its…

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Flock’s Use of Overseas Gig Workers in Surveillance AI Raises Concerns

11 months ago

Global

2 December 2025

Flock’s Use of Overseas Gig Workers in Surveillance AI Raises Concerns

Flock, a company specializing in automatic license plate readers and AI-powered cameras, has been found…

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India’s Gig Workers Gain Legal Status Amid Unclear Social Security Benefits

11 months ago

Global

25 November 2025

India’s Gig Workers Gain Legal Status Amid Unclear Social Security Benefits

India has granted legal status to millions of gig and platform workers under its newly…

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California Grants Unionization Rights to Uber and Lyft Drivers

1 year ago

Global

5 October 2025

California Grants Unionization Rights to Uber and Lyft Drivers

California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a groundbreaking bill that grants Uber and Lyft drivers…

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Fiverr Cuts 250 Jobs in Shift to AI-First Company

1 year ago

Global

16 September 2025

Fiverr Cuts 250 Jobs in Shift to AI-First Company

Fiverr, a prominent gig economy platform, is laying off 250 employees, which constitutes around 30%…

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California’s Landmark Deal Allows Uber and Lyft Drivers to Unionize

1 year ago

Global

30 August 2025

California’s Landmark Deal Allows Uber and Lyft Drivers to Unionize

California lawmakers have struck a historic agreement with Uber and Lyft, paving the way for…

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UniUni Secures $95.4 Million CAD Series D to Expand North American Reach

1 year ago

Canada

2 July 2025

UniUni Secures $95.4 Million CAD Series D to Expand North American Reach

Richmond, BC-based last-mile logistics tech startup UniUni has raised $70 million USD ($95.4 million CAD)…

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UK Uber Drivers Face Reduced Earnings Due to Dynamic Pricing Algorithm

1 year ago

Global

21 June 2025

UK Uber Drivers Face Reduced Earnings Due to Dynamic Pricing Algorithm

A recent study by the University of Oxford has revealed that UK Uber drivers are…

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Gig economy

Fairly Staffing Innovates Dental Industry with Gig Economy and Compliant Payroll

DoorDash Implements Relief Payments for Drivers Amid Rising Gas Prices

The Rise and Risks of Gig AI Trainers Selling Personal Data

DoorDash Launches Tasks App to Pay Gig Workers for AI Training

UniUni Secures $85 Million to Expand Gig-Powered Delivery in North America

Flock’s Use of Overseas Gig Workers in Surveillance AI Raises Concerns

California Grants Unionization Rights to Uber and Lyft Drivers

Fiverr Cuts 250 Jobs in Shift to AI-First Company

California’s Landmark Deal Allows Uber and Lyft Drivers to Unionize

UniUni Secures $95.4 Million CAD Series D to Expand North American Reach

UK Uber Drivers Face Reduced Earnings Due to Dynamic Pricing Algorithm

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