gig economy
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Today's Pickup
Today’s Pickup: China opens factories as the world closes them
China opens its factories; 3.28 million U.S. workers apply for unemployment benefits; U.S. seeks to convince Saudi Arabia to end oil war.
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News
Freight market pulse weekend wrap
Too much data leads to fueling issues for WEX. This and other stories you may have missed this week.
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AskWaves
How does the gig economy hurt truckers?
The gig economy is one more challenge for truck drivers.
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Legal issues
Commentary: AB-5 does more harm than good
Ben Thrower examines the issues surrounding California's AB-5, which impacts truckers who are independent contractors.
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Insurance & Risk Management
California’s AB 5 will impact trucking companies and shippers
Assembly Bill 5 limits companies from classifying workers as independent contractors rather than employees to save operational expenses.
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News
Uber, Lyft defend independent contractor model on Capitol Hill
Uber plans to release safety report by end of the year.
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Business
At Foodora, a new twist in battle over contract labor
A union drive seeks worker protections in the gig economy.
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Legal issues
Trucking exemption still in question after AB 5 clears hurdle
California bill affecting owner-operators will die if not on governor's desk by September 13.
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Logistics
Wonolo brings transparency to the unorganized blue-collar job market
The blue-collar job market still uses conventional methods for sourcing and recruitment, making the industry highly inefficient, complex and opaque. Wonolo is automating the redundant…
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Driver issues
Uber, Lyft drivers plan strikes in 10 cities to protest low wages and working conditions
Uber and Lyft drivers are planning to strike on May 8 at 10 locations in the U.S. to protest low wages among other concerns. Organizer…
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