News from September 2022
FTC adopts policy statement to protect gig workers: 'Gig workers are consumers entitled to protection'
By Bree Gonzales | Sep 28, 2022
The Federal Trade Commission revealed measures to tighten down on the mistreatment of gig workers, who, according to the agency, are protected by the law regardless of their worker categorization.
Uber: 'We will post additional updates on cybersecurity incident when they become available'
By Bree Gonzales | Sep 28, 2022
Uber said an investigation is underway following an alleged cybersecurity incident when a hacker shared evidence of a data breach.
Uber celebrates exceptional drivers: 'Everyone has that Uber ride they remember'
By Bree Gonzales | Sep 21, 2022
Uber applauds its exceptional drivers in its first-ever 'yearbook.'
Gig economy potential grows in the US with the ability to benefit 'both the workers and businesses'
By Mary Lou Lang | Sep 9, 2022
The gig economy in the U.S. is growing as a larger percentage of those in the workforce have become full-time freelancers and nearly one-third of all U.S. workers were found to have done some freelance work, according to Yahoo.com.