Gig economy

The International Labour Organization expects 195 million full-time job losses globally, and forecasts a “significant rise” in underemployment.

Workers who make at least 60 deliveries a week can apply for the family care stipend, according to a Postmates spokeswoman.

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.

Companies relying on gig workers feel the ruling is "a threat to [employees'] flexibility and income."

The law is set to go into effect this week and would ensure employment protections for contract workers.

Healthcare costs and AI-determined salaries will be top considerations in the workplace in 2020.

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.

The “pure joy” of being your own boss is one advantage of working in the gig economy. Finding good benefits is another story.

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?

The announcement comes as more technology companies move to create tools for freelance workers.