In a lawsuit, the state’s attorney general, Letitia James, said UPS had “repeatedly and persistently” failed to pay seasonal workers for all of the time they spent on the job. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Freelancing, Self-Employment and Independent Contracting”
They Risked Their Lives During Covid. They Still Don’t Earn Minimum Wage.
By Gotham Rex on July 15, 2021
Surveys of food deliverers and others who work for app-based services illustrate the hazards they have faced during the pandemic. Source: New York Times
Food Delivery Apps Are Booming. Their Workers Are Often Struggling.
By Gotham Rex on November 30, 2020
Delivery drivers have been essential to feeding New York, while boosting sales for companies like DoorDash and Uber. But they say work conditions have gotten worse. Source: New York Times
Unemployment Is Rampant. So This Theater Is Giving Freelancers Money.
By Gotham Rex on August 24, 2020
Several hundred workers are receiving $1,000 relief payments from the Public Theater. Source: New York Times
Uber and Lyft Consider Franchise-Like Model in California
By Gotham Rex on August 19, 2020
Under pressure to classify their freelance drivers as employees, the ride-hailing companies are discussing another option. Source: New York Times
Uber and Lyft Drivers Win Ruling on Unemployment Benefits
By Gotham Rex on July 28, 2020
A federal judge granted a preliminary injunction instructing New York State to begin payments promptly, citing an “inexcusable delay.” Source: New York Times