Has ‘Gig Work’ Become a Dirty Word?
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Has ‘Gig Work’ Become a Dirty Word?

If work for companies like Uber and Lyft once carried some appeal for offering flexibility, the kind of labor it has come to represent is now used by some as shorthand for a raw deal.
Minnesota Governor Vetoes Gig Worker Pay Bill
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Minnesota Governor Vetoes Gig Worker Pay Bill

Gov. Tim Walz said the legislation would have raised costs for ordering an Uber or Lyft too high, potentially pricing out Minnesota customers.