gig economy
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Transcription Platform Rev Slashes Minimum Pay For Workers
Rev, one of biggest names in transcription—and one of the cheapest services of its kind—opted to alter its pay structure with little warning for thousands of contractors on its platform, some of whom are furious at what they expect will be smaller paychecks from here on out.
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Uber’s Making It Easier To Bring Your Pet For The Ride — And Don’t You Dare Ruin This For Me
One of the downsides of being a pet owner without a vehicle at your disposal is that getting around in a pinch typically means you’re at the mercy of someone willing to transport the two of you in good faith.
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Former Uber Employee Says ‘Safe Rides Fee’ Was The Rip-Off People Always Suspected
Uber has, across its 10-year history, been the subject of any number of public scandals — from workplace sexual harassment and data privacy to labour strikes and myriad other controversies. But thanks to a forthcoming book on the beleaguered company, employees had a chance to reminisce about one some of us may not remember: Its…
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DoorDash Says It’s Very Sorry You Noticed Its Tip-Skimming Scheme
Food delivery app DoorDash has, for months, Twitter to announce some unspecified changes to its compensation model.