Gig Economy
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Uber driver’s assault spurs calls for more protection of B.C. gig workersThe assault of an Uber driver, which was captured on dashcam video in Abbotsford last Tuesday, has once again led to calls for more protection for gig workers in B.C.'s economy.CrimeApr 26
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Uber public policy head wants Ont. to move ‘faster and further’ on gig economy``We would like to go further and faster and more quickly than perhaps the government is ready to do,'' said Andrew Byrn.CanadaJan 10
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Here’s what a recession could mean for gig workers in 2023Employers in many industries are struggling to hire the workers they need. That means workers have more options for full-time work available to them.EconomyJan 6
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B.C. wants to hear from ‘gig workers’ as it reviews employment standardsThe province says some 'gig workers' may genuinely be independent contractors, others are wrongly being denied rights and benefits under the Employment Standards Act.EconomyNov 14, 2022
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Self-employment slow to recover from COVID-19 shock: ‘I was panicked’Self-employment dropped significantly over the past two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, labour force data shows, putting the recovery of small businesses at risk.EconomyMar 25, 2022
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Uber plans to appeal Labour Ministry ruling that Ontario courier is an employeeUber says it intends to appeal a recent Ontario Ministry of Labour decision that found a Toronto courier was an employee, not an independent contractor as the company had argued.CanadaMar 2, 2022
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Ontario to establish basic gig worker rights including $15 minimum wageOntario is set to introduce legislation that would establish employment standards for gig workers, including minimum wage and regular pay days.CanadaFeb 28, 2022
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Ontario designing ‘portable benefits’ plan for workers with no coverageOntario intends to develop a 'portable benefits' system for workers who don't have health, dental or vision coverage, with the package intended to move a person changes jobs.HealthFeb 3, 2022
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Uber Canada drivers, couriers get deal for free dispute resolution coverageA private sector union will represent Uber's drivers and couriers in dispute resolution, but they still won't be considered unionized.TechJan 27, 2022
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Ontario committee recommends gig workers get more rights, transparency, benefitsThe final report from the Ontario Workforce Recovery Advisory Committee, including 21 recommendations, is expected to be made public Thursday.CanadaDec 9, 2021
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