05/04/2024

Proof of a ‘Gig Economy’ Revolution Is Hard to Find

Politicians and Silicon Valley prospectuses are all atwitter over the perils and promise of the next big thing, the gig economy.

Hillary Clinton warned of the downsides of this informal workforce in a recent economic speech, including the potential erosion of workplace protections. Eyeing an opening, Jeb Bush used the ride-hailing app Uber to get to a meeting with Thumbtack, a company that …

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