Australia Sets World-Leading Gig Worker Pay Standards
#GigEconomy #AustraliaAustralia mandates gig food delivery workers receive at least A$31.30 hourly, above minimum wage, with injury insurance, starting August 17, benefiting 250,000 workers. Unions call it world-leading standards. read more
Gig Workers Top Food Stamp Recipients, Report Finds
#GigEconomy #FoodBenefitsGig platforms like Uber and DoorDash now employ the most SNAP recipients, surpassing Walmart. Taxpayers subsidize low wages lacking benefits, while Medicaid changes threaten coverage. Portable benefits models in New York offer solutions, unlike California's approach. read more
Government Targets Gig Workers and Companies Amid Freelance Economy Boom
#GigEconomy #TaxComplianceA trend of increased regulation against gig workers in the US is evident, with California and federal agencies placing restrictions on companies hiring freelancers. The IRS is intensifying efforts to ensure tax compliance from the growing freelance workforce, leading to debates on control and taxation. read more