To the Point
The Gig Economy and the Changing Nature of Employment
Uber is the most conspicuous company in the "sharing economy" that's turning jobs into gigs that don't have traditional worker protections. Presidential candidates are being challenged to thread their way between venture capitalists, business leaders and a new generation of employees.
By Warren Olney • • 52m ListenUber is the most conspicuous company in the "sharing economy" that's turning jobs into gigs that don't have traditional worker protections. Presidential candidates are being challenged to thread their way between venture capitalists, business leaders and a new generation of employees.
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Photo: Uber protest in Portland, Oregon on January 13, 2015. (Aaron Parecki)
