Gig economy model doomed, at least in the United States?

[Grey Havoc]

Uber and Lyft shares slump on US 'gig' economy plan

Tens of millions of people work in the global gig economy across services like food delivery and transport.

www.bbc.com

US labour plan hits ‘gig economy’ shares

The US Department of Labor has proposed new rules aimed at determining whether firms should classify workers as employees or independent contractors.

www.lawsociety.ie

Biden labor proposal shakes up gig economy that relies on contractors

A U.S. Department of Labor rule proposed Tuesday would make it more difficult for companies to treat workers as independent contractors, a change that is expected to shake up ride-hailing, delivery and other industries that rely on gig workers.

www.reuters.com

 

[publiusr]

Relying on a service economy was never wise. Free Trade a failure.

 

[zen]

Gig Economy and Zero Hours contracts are effectively re-feudalisation. The creation of a precariate class who cannot resist.