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Unlike traditional employees, the country's many independent contractors, such as UberX drivers and TaskRabbit assistants who pick up work when they want it, have no guarantee of hourly wages or other benefits. But recent class-action lawsuits have alleged that many…
By PBS NewsHour
Economy Oct 10

By Justin Scuiletti, PBS NewsHour
Economy Oct 10

The more we share together the happier we’ll be. That is what companies that make up the sharing economy promise. But as these platforms grow, they compete with existing markets in cities across America. While innovation is good for consumers,…
By Jordan Vesey
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