Sentences with phrase «gig economy benefits»

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New York City assembly leader Joseph Morelle is expected to introduce a bill this month which would lay out the first - ever portable benefits plan for workers in the gig economy.

Wage growth has been scarcely better, particularly as more workers become contractors in the so - called gig economy, which offers little by way of job security, benefits, and pay.

The TUC said those employed in the gig economy are also likely to earn significantly less than their counterparts, meaning they are more likely to depend on in - work benefits, including tax credits and housing benefit.

Nearly three - quarters of gig economy workers have said that they should earn more benefits as part of their job.

For example, while a number of communities are debating how to provide benefits to gig economy workers, without policies that ensure a baseline wage threshold or that grant workers a voice in determining their wages and benefits, low - road companies could respond to requirements to contribute to benefits with commensurate decreases in pay.

This book is a must read for those concerned about how technology is disrupting the way we work and eroding the social safety net, and how policy makers should respond to ensure that the growing number of workers in the «gig» economy earn adequate benefits.

Championed by Handy and Tech NYC, a newly formed statewide tech - industry trade association that includes Uber, the legislation would lay the foundation for the first - ever «portable» benefits plan for gig economy workers.

The rapidly expanding gig economy might be good for employers, but freelance working who lack employer - sponsored benefits and retirement plans need help.

A major labor union and more than a half dozen progressive groups are uniting to oppose Cuomo's proposals to legalize ride - hailing outside of New York City and to explore a law allowing for «portable benefits» among workers in the gig economy.

It is important to note that Gruber doesn't limit his proposal for portable benefits to gig economy workers.

Another benefit of the gig - economy is you can find LGBTQ - related and supportive groups virtually.

Given the negative fallout from such publicity to any firm in the gig economy, it would be of great benefit to both providers and consumers to create some standardized and generally accepted background screening protocols.