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US Government Intensifies Crackdown on Gig Economy
The US government, through the IRS and Department of Labor, is increasing scrutiny of the gig economy, impacting 64 million freelancers who contribute nearly $1.3 trillion annually to the US economy, due to concerns about tax compliance and worker classification.
US Government Intensifies Crackdown on Gig Economy
The US government, through the IRS and Department of Labor, is increasing scrutiny of the gig economy, impacting 64 million freelancers who contribute nearly $1.3 trillion annually to the US economy, due to concerns about tax compliance and worker classification.
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56% Bias Score
Dutch Self-Employed Worker Numbers Decline Sharply After Disguised Employment Ban
The number of self-employed individuals in the Netherlands dropped by over 4,000 in January 2024 due to a new ban on disguised employment, impacting sectors like healthcare significantly, as companies transition self-employed workers to employee roles to avoid fines.
Dutch Self-Employed Worker Numbers Decline Sharply After Disguised Employment Ban
The number of self-employed individuals in the Netherlands dropped by over 4,000 in January 2024 due to a new ban on disguised employment, impacting sectors like healthcare significantly, as companies transition self-employed workers to employee roles to avoid fines.
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40% Bias Score
Retailer Transforms Staffing with Hybrid Hiring Model
Agilus Work Solutions helped a retail client improve its tech staffing by combining two permanent hires with a team of skilled contractors, resulting in on-time and within-budget project delivery, increased cost efficiency, and access to specialized talent.
Retailer Transforms Staffing with Hybrid Hiring Model
Agilus Work Solutions helped a retail client improve its tech staffing by combining two permanent hires with a team of skilled contractors, resulting in on-time and within-budget project delivery, increased cost efficiency, and access to specialized talent.
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36% Bias Score
Rise of Self-Employment in French Construction Raises Concerns
In the French construction sector, 60-70% of those registered in crafts chambers are self-employed, leading to concerns about worker precarity; this increase, coupled with a decrease in temporary work, suggests a shift in employment practices.
Rise of Self-Employment in French Construction Raises Concerns
In the French construction sector, 60-70% of those registered in crafts chambers are self-employed, leading to concerns about worker precarity; this increase, coupled with a decrease in temporary work, suggests a shift in employment practices.
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48% Bias Score
UK Gig Workers Campaign for Algorithmic Transparency in Food Delivery Apps
In the UK, gig workers are campaigning against food delivery apps Uber Eats, Just Eat, and Deliveroo for greater transparency regarding their opaque algorithms that determine work assignments and pay, citing inconsistencies and arbitrary account deactivations, leading to financial instability and st...
UK Gig Workers Campaign for Algorithmic Transparency in Food Delivery Apps
In the UK, gig workers are campaigning against food delivery apps Uber Eats, Just Eat, and Deliveroo for greater transparency regarding their opaque algorithms that determine work assignments and pay, citing inconsistencies and arbitrary account deactivations, leading to financial instability and st...
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52% Bias Score
Sharp Rise in Canadian Digital Platform Workers Highlights Income Inequality
The number of Canadians working through digital platforms like Uber and DoorDash increased by 44 percent in 2024 to almost 700,000, with food delivery being the most common job; this disproportionately affects racialized Canadians and new immigrants, prompting legislative changes regarding minimum w...
Sharp Rise in Canadian Digital Platform Workers Highlights Income Inequality
The number of Canadians working through digital platforms like Uber and DoorDash increased by 44 percent in 2024 to almost 700,000, with food delivery being the most common job; this disproportionately affects racialized Canadians and new immigrants, prompting legislative changes regarding minimum w...
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44% Bias Score
Stricter employment regulations lead to a decrease in self-employed workers in the Netherlands
The Netherlands saw a decrease of over 4,000 self-employed individuals in January 2024 due to stricter enforcement of a ban on disguised employment, with the healthcare sector experiencing the most significant impact, losing almost 2,000 self-employed workers.
Stricter employment regulations lead to a decrease in self-employed workers in the Netherlands
The Netherlands saw a decrease of over 4,000 self-employed individuals in January 2024 due to stricter enforcement of a ban on disguised employment, with the healthcare sector experiencing the most significant impact, losing almost 2,000 self-employed workers.
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40% Bias Score
Dutch Self-Employed Worker Numbers Decline Sharply Following Ban on Disguised Employment
The number of self-employed individuals in the Netherlands decreased by over 4,000 in January 2024 due to a new ban on disguised employment, impacting the healthcare sector most significantly, with almost 2,000 fewer self-employed workers.
Dutch Self-Employed Worker Numbers Decline Sharply Following Ban on Disguised Employment
The number of self-employed individuals in the Netherlands decreased by over 4,000 in January 2024 due to a new ban on disguised employment, impacting the healthcare sector most significantly, with almost 2,000 fewer self-employed workers.
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40% Bias Score
Global Job Market: Heightened Competition and Evolving Skill Demands
The global job market's increased competition, driven by remote work and AI advancements, necessitates continuous learning and adaptable skills for job seekers, while benefiting employers with greater selection.
Global Job Market: Heightened Competition and Evolving Skill Demands
The global job market's increased competition, driven by remote work and AI advancements, necessitates continuous learning and adaptable skills for job seekers, while benefiting employers with greater selection.
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36% Bias Score
Friti Executives to Face Trial for Illegal Employment Practices
Friti's former president and CEO, Julia B. and Quentin V., will stand trial in November in Paris for concealing work and illegally employing foreigners, between 2015 and mid-2021, with an estimated €3 million in unpaid social security contributions.
Friti Executives to Face Trial for Illegal Employment Practices
Friti's former president and CEO, Julia B. and Quentin V., will stand trial in November in Paris for concealing work and illegally employing foreigners, between 2015 and mid-2021, with an estimated €3 million in unpaid social security contributions.
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44% Bias Score
Job Insecurity Fuels Rise of Freelancing and Side Hustles
Recent layoffs and a decrease in workplace flexibility are driving a surge in professionals adopting side hustles and freelancing, with 65% of freelancers reporting increased financial security and projections showing the freelance workforce reaching 50.9% of the U.S. workforce by 2027.
Job Insecurity Fuels Rise of Freelancing and Side Hustles
Recent layoffs and a decrease in workplace flexibility are driving a surge in professionals adopting side hustles and freelancing, with 65% of freelancers reporting increased financial security and projections showing the freelance workforce reaching 50.9% of the U.S. workforce by 2027.
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52% Bias Score
Just Eat Sues Glovo for €295 Million Over Alleged Unfair Competition
Just Eat sued Glovo in Barcelona for €295 million for unfair competition due to Glovo's use of false self-employed workers; three days later, Glovo announced it would hire its delivery drivers.
Just Eat Sues Glovo for €295 Million Over Alleged Unfair Competition
Just Eat sued Glovo in Barcelona for €295 million for unfair competition due to Glovo's use of false self-employed workers; three days later, Glovo announced it would hire its delivery drivers.
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40% Bias Score
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