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gig economy

A car that operates as both Uber and Lyft vehicle. Photo courtesy of CSULB.
Posted inNews

Uber, Lyft spend big, win in California vote about drivers

Avatar photoby The Associated PressNov 4, 2020Nov 4, 2020

The titans of the so-called gig economy bankrolled the most expensive ballot measure in state history, which was decided Tuesday with 58% of more than 11 million voters choosing to keep drivers classified as independent contractors able to set their own hours.

A car that operates as both Uber and Lyft vehicle. Photo courtesy of CSULB.
Posted inBusiness

New law will force small businesses to rethink staffing

Avatar photoby The Associated PressDec 26, 2019
LBPD officers pose with a bag of McDonald's taken from a driver in a stolen car. Photo courtesy LBPD.
Posted inCrime

Police arrest driver using stolen car to deliver McDonald’s, LBPD says

Avatar photo by Jeremiah Dobruck Oct 29, 2019
A car that operates as both Uber and Lyft vehicle. Photo courtesy of CSULB.
Posted inNews

Governor signs law on protections for Uber drivers, others

Avatar photoby The Associated PressSep 18, 2019
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California Senate approves bill regulating gig economy

Avatar photoby The Associated PressSep 11, 2019Sep 11, 2019
Posted inBusiness

Long Beach, Welcome To The Freelance Economy

Avatar photo by Olga Mizrahi Sep 21, 2016
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