Gig Economy News

Uber's departure from Nigeria and Uganda has left many customers without service and drivers struggling with rising operating costs and loss of livelihood.

Blue-collar jobs are diminishing in China, leading to increased income inequality that, by some measures, now surpasses that of the U.S., as workers increasingl

New research by MIT professor Paul Osterman challenges the notion that Gen Z avoids traditional careers, arguing instead that the workforce has become increasin

Rising fuel and vehicle costs are significantly impacting hiring practices within the gig economy.

Amazon is shutting down its Mechanical Turk platform on September 30, 2026, after 21 years, as it has struggled to compete with advanced AI technologies and new

More than 15 Indian states have raised minimum wages since April, increasing labor costs for companies employing lower-paid and gig workers. This adds pressure

This briefing covers various global news, including Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's political endurance and progressive policies, the UK's impending cost

Campaigners are urging Andy Burnham to take action against gig economy firms that deny workers statutory rights, including sick pay and protection against unfai

Delivery drivers in Australia will receive a minimum wage of at least $31.30 an hour starting Monday, following a deal between unions, Uber Eats, and DoorDash,

Indian workers are reportedly unknowingly training robots for 150 rupees per hour, a practice that raises questions about the future of labor and automation.

Australian delivery workers are set to receive a minimum wage of $31 an hour under new regulations taking effect on August 17, benefiting approximately 250,000

Concerns are being raised that users of the Australian hospitality recruitment app Supp, which classifies gig workers as independent contractors, may be missing

Nandan Nilekani, co-founder of Infosys, predicts that large corporations in India will become "net job losers" due to automation and AI, with millions of small

DoorDash is reportedly sending human drivers to restaurants to load food into delivery robots, with drivers being offered around $5 for the task.

A new ride-share service called Throo is entering the market, aiming to compete with existing giants like Uber and Lyft by offering drivers the potential to ear

New York City women are earning up to $30,000 monthly by renting out their closets to strangers through the peer-to-peer luxury clothing rental app Pickle. Kat

The article discusses the increasing 'Uberisation' trend affecting domestic workers in India, reflecting the growing gig economy in the sector.