Postmates adds childcare stipend for struggling delivery workers
Workers who make at least 60 deliveries a week can apply for the family care stipend, according to a Postmates spokeswoman.
Economic news
The $90 trillion question is how to get people back to work
The juggling act for policy makers will be to reopen without triggering a second wave of infections that leads to a fresh round of lockdowns and yet more economic damage.
U.S. employment plummets, ahead of surge in layoffs
The jobless rate jumped to 4.4% — the highest since 2017 — from a half-century low of 3.5%, and is expected to surge above 10% in the coming months.
Women, on the front lines of coronavirus, are at high economic risk
Women hold many of the jobs considered vital during this national emergency, meaning they’re being asked to stay on the front lines longer, risking their health and safety.
Gig workers win right to unemployment benefits
Postmates and other platform companies like Uber and Lyft have long claimed their workers are self-employed entrepreneurs rather than employees entitled to minimum wage, overtime, unemployment and other protections.
U.S. jobless claims jump to 3.28 million, quadruple prior record
“This morning’s data leaves no doubt that the economy is currently in a recession,” said Matthew Luzzetti, chief U.S. economist at Deutsche Bank.
Digital jobs will insulate some U.S. areas from pandemic shock
Locales with high concentrations of jobs in industries such as retail and health care could see as much as a 4% decline in their annual growth rate if the shutdowns last just a month.
HSBC plans to cut 35,000 jobs
The bank is grappling with risks from the Hong Kong protests and China’s coronavirus outbreak, among other financial strains.
Uber loses early challenge to California gig-worker law
Companies relying on gig workers feel the ruling is "a threat to [employees'] flexibility and income."
Applications for unemployment benefits lower than expected
Jobless claims are at the lowest rate since the end of September.
Uber and Postmates sue California to block gig worker law
The law is set to go into effect this week and would ensure employment protections for contract workers.
Jobless claims drop to four-week low in tight labor market
Companies may be less likely to let employees go with more job openings and increased difficulty attracting talent.
Top banks plan for more job cuts in 2020
More than 50 lenders will cut nearly 78,000 jobs in response to a slow economy.
7 workplace predictions for 2020
Healthcare costs and AI-determined salaries will be top considerations in the workplace in 2020.
Buoyant growth expected in temp services
Alternative work arrangements are seen as a bellwether for the gig economy as more Americans juggle jobs to make ends meet, a new study shows.
Benefits Think Gig economy benefits focus on convenience, lifestyle offerings
The “pure joy” of being your own boss is one advantage of working in the gig economy. Finding good benefits is another story.
Walden Siew
Arizent
Benefits for the gig economy
The ever-changing employment contract increasingly values flexible hours, convenience and purpose. So how can benefits and perks help employers win the new talent war?
Uber releases new app for shift scheduling
The announcement comes as more technology companies move to create tools for freelance workers.
California governor signs labor law, setting up bitter gig economy fight
A sweeping new law could force companies like Uber to reclassify their workers as employees.
Postmates delivers expanded benefits package to 350,000 gig workers
The move comes as employers debate how to bring insurance to 10.6 million contract workers.
