Tag: Gig Economy
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Shipt’s Payment Algorithm: A Balancing Act or a Raw Deal for Gig Workers?
The gig economy has always promised a form of employment that offers flexibility and independence to its workers. However, the implementation of new payment algorithms by companies like Shipt has brought to light underlying tensions and inequities within such systems. Shipt’s updated algorithm, which aims to compensate workers based on the effort required for each…
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Shipt : Quand l’algorithme se heurte à la résilience des travailleurs gig
L’économie du gig a toujours suscité de vives discussions sur les conditions de travail et les pratiques employeurs. Avec la récente controverse entourant le paiement des travailleurs chez *Shipt*, une entreprise de livraison à la demande, il est primordial de comprendre les implications de ces changements et la dynamique des relations entre employeurs et travailleurs…
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La hausse des salaires des livreurs: une victoire à la Pyrrhus?
L’augmentation des salaires des livreurs, longtemps attendue et âprement disputée, semblait être une victoire pour la justice économique et sociale. Toutefois, les retombées ne se sont pas fait attendre : une diminution notable des commandes a suivi. Cette réalité montre une dichotomie troublante entre le désir de garantir des rémunérations équitables et la capacité des…
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The Hidden Costs of Increased Wages for Delivery Drivers: Are Higher Wages Sustainable?
The conversation around gig economy workers, particularly delivery drivers, has taken a turn following legislation mandating higher wages. While these pay hikes are a step toward fair compensation, they also highlight an array of unintended consequences. One critical issue is the reduction in delivery orders faced by many drivers, leading to questions about the sustainability…
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Uber’s Controversial Policies: Striking a Balance Between Flexibility and Exploitation
In a highly contentious move, Uber has begun locking out drivers mid-shift in New York City in a bid to lower their minimum pay obligations. The ride-sharing giant explains this decision as a reaction to regulations that require them to pay for idle time drivers accumulate between rides. This approach has intensified existing debates regarding…