Gig Worker

• Man who attacked B.C. Uber driver sentenced to 1 day in jail, 1 year probation

  William Tickle pleaded guilty to assault over an attack on an Uber driver caught on camera in April. He was given credit for time served while awaiting sentencing.

  Crime

  Jul 4, 2023
  
• B.C. wants to hear from ‘gig workers’ as it reviews employment standards

  The province says some 'gig workers' may genuinely be independent contractors, others are wrongly being denied rights and benefits under the Employment Standards Act.

  Economy

  Nov 14, 2022
  
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• New Brunswick drivers weighing options amid sky-high fuel costs

  'The delivery companies are not paying us more base pay even though fuel prices are insane,' said one delivery driver.

  Money

  Mar 9, 2022
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• 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
• 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