Tag #Gig Economy

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Career Gaps Rise Amidst Layoffs and Gig Economy Growth

Analysis of 27 million resumes reveals that over 50% of workers experienced career gaps of at least one month between 2020 and 2025, due to increased layoffs and the rise of the gig economy, impacting job seekers and highlighting the need for adaptable career strategies.

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Half of Dutch Disguised Employment Lawsuits Succeed, Leading to Significant Compensation

In the Netherlands, half of the lawsuits filed by self-employed individuals against their employers for disguised employment are successful, resulting in compensation payments up to tens of thousands of euros per person; this increase follows a 2023 Supreme Court ruling concerning Deliveroo.

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Dutch Courts Rule Freelancers Employees, Creating 1.3 Billion Euro Pension Gap

Dutch courts increasingly rule that freelancers are misclassified employees, leading to substantial back payments for employers and a potential 1.3 billion euro pension fund shortfall.

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48% Bias Score

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Portfolio Careers Rise Amidst Economic Uncertainty

Amidst inflation and rising living costs, nearly 70% of Americans have side hustles, with 77% somewhat or highly dependent on that income, as a record 8.9 million U.S. workers hold multiple jobs, reflecting economic necessity and a shift towards portfolio careers, exemplified by hairstylist Khadija ...

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Americans Embrace Online Side Gigs Amid Economic Uncertainty

A Superprof survey reveals 71% of Americans are seeking secondary income through online side gigs due to economic uncertainty and technological advancements, with the top five including online surveys, online investing, freelancing, e-commerce, and website/app testing; four additional quick-cash sid...

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Freelance Workforce Surge: 91% of Companies Increase or Maintain Freelance Hiring

A Remote study of 1,900 leaders and 3,300 freelancers across ten countries reveals that 91% of companies have maintained or increased their freelance workforce in the past three years, driven by businesses seeking specialized skills and workers valuing flexibility and autonomy.

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China's Market Regulator Summons Food Delivery Platforms Over Unfair Practices

China's top market regulator summoned major food delivery platforms, including JD, Meituan, and Ele.me, to rectify unfair market practices and protect the rights of consumers, merchants, and delivery staff, following JD's expansion into the sector with aggressive subsidies and zero-commission polici...

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Side Gigs Surge Amid Economic Uncertainty

Amid economic uncertainty and inflation, 71% of Americans are actively seeking secondary income through side gigs, such as freelancing and online tutoring, to combat rising costs and job insecurity, with the average gig earning $891 per month.

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Dutch Courts Sides with Freelancers in Misclassification Cases, Creating Pension Shortfall

Dutch courts increasingly rule freelancers are employees, forcing employers to retroactively pay benefits, potentially costing tens of thousands of euros per case; the Deliveroo ruling in 2023 provides legal precedent and may create a 1.3 billion euro shortfall in pension funds.

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Dutch Online Grocer Picnic Faces Legal Battle Over Labor Standards

Picnic, a Dutch online grocery delivery service, is embroiled in a legal battle with unions over whether its drivers should be covered by the supermarket collective bargaining agreement, a dispute potentially impacting labor standards and pricing within the e-commerce grocery sector. A court decisio...

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Identity Verification: A Cornerstone of the Gig Economy

Identity verification technologies are essential for the gig economy, mitigating fraud, enhancing trust, and improving user experience by verifying users' identities, ensuring accountability, and streamlining transactions.

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Poly-Employment: The Rise of the Multi-Employer Workforce

A fundamental shift in the labor market is underway, as workers increasingly combine multiple part-time roles across different employers to create flexible, resilient income models, driven by a desire for greater control over their work schedules and a move away from traditional full-time employment...

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