Gig Economy

• 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.

  Economy

  Mar 25
  
• Uber plans to appeal Labour Ministry ruling that Ontario courier is an employee

  Uber 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.

  Canada

  Mar 2
  
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• Ontario to establish basic gig worker rights including $15 minimum wage

  Ontario is set to introduce legislation that would establish employment standards for gig workers, including minimum wage and regular pay days.

  Canada

  Feb 28
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• Ontario designing ‘portable benefits’ plan for workers with no coverage

  Ontario 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.

  Health

  Feb 3
• Uber Canada drivers, couriers get deal for free dispute resolution coverage

  A private sector union will represent Uber's drivers and couriers in dispute resolution, but they still won't be considered unionized.

  Tech

  Jan 27
• Ontario committee recommends gig workers get more rights, transparency, benefits

  The final report from the Ontario Workforce Recovery Advisory Committee, including 21 recommendations, is expected to be made public Thursday.

  Canada

  Dec 9, 2021
• Ontario NDP bill looks to protect gig workers

  The goal of the bill is to grant rights and protections under Ontario's Employment Standards Act to those who are currently missing out.

  Politics

  Oct 25, 2021
• Gig workers should get access to Canada Pension Plan, EI, say labour activists

  Federal officials are currently reviewing the EI system and the place of gig workers in that system has become one of the thorniest issues.

  Canada

  Sep 6, 2021
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• Canadian employers looking to hire more contract workers post-pandemic: poll

  The report, commissioned by human resources firm Ceridian, suggests the gig economy will accelerate as companies ramp up hiring post-pandemic.

  Canada

  Jul 2, 2021
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• Why self-employment is a great post-COVID-19 career path for Canadians

  During economic downturns, workers may be 'pushed' into self-employment. But in a stable economy, workers can also be 'pulled' into self-employment.

  Commentary

  Jun 23, 2021