By Paul Hodgson2019-04-26T20:51:00
Gig workers in the European Union—those workers in nontraditional roles—have been granted new rights by the European Parliament.
2017-08-29T14:15:00Z By Paul Hodgson
A spate of recent court decisions underscores the ongoing erosion of the Gig Economy’s model of independent contractors free from benefits, protections, or obligations.
2016-07-26T12:15:00Z By Carole Switzer
Today’s organizations are using contingent workers on a greater scale than ever before. Known as a “gig economy,” this task-based approach to work has added benefits, such as being a cost saver, bringing unique skills to the workforce, and more, but it also means additional risk. This edition of the ...
2025-07-10T19:31:00Z By Oscar Gonzalez
Google has once again been hit with an antitrust complaint. This time, it’s not about its Chrome browser or Google Search business, but instead the company’s use of AI.
2022-04-08T13:25:00Z By Neil Hodge
P&O Ferries’ dismissal of 800 workers with immediate effect via prerecorded video before consulting unions or employees has united U.K. politicians of all parties to condemn the company. One problem: Its actions appear to be largely legal.
2020-05-11T18:08:00Z By Neil Hodge
E-commerce giant Amazon has shut up shop in France because the cost of compliance with the country’s COVID-19 emergency measures is deemed to be too high.
2020-04-16T19:11:00Z By Neil Hodge
European businesses may be putting themselves at risk because they mistakenly believe regulators are prepared to loosen the rules so companies can operate more easily as the coronavirus pandemic lingers on.
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