Apps from Uber and Airbnb to TaskRabbit and Instacart have jumpstarted the so-called “sharing economy” in the U.S., but they’re also created a whole lot of self-employed on-demand drivers, landlords and… Read more »
Startups that push the limits of labor law are getting socked by lawsuits, and risk paying out big to employees and the IRS. These episodes are not just a threat to the business model of many tech ventures. The labor… Read more »
It’s the traditional season for giving — but when you order your taxi (or pizza, or cleaning help) through an app, it can be hard to tell how much of your… Read more »
The review, which should result in recommendations by the end of the year, is being led by the CEO of a sharing economy firm and does not have workers’ rights as… Read more »
The rise of the on-demand workforce requires new ideas about protecting workers’ rights, but if it’s going to be fair, that readjustment can’t be based on the dictates of a handful… Read more »
The online marketplace for creative and professional freelance work is growing steadily. One indication came last week as Fiverr raised $30 million from a group pf well-known investors, including Qumra Capital,… Read more »
Though they aren’t raising the huge nine-figure funding rounds of fellow sharing economy companies Airbnb and Uber, pet sitting startups Rover and DogVacay are getting more VC attention. Read more »
Looking for startup advice? First Round Capital is launching a new advice series that will aim to give practical advice for early founders. Read more »
Five finalists have been chosen in 20 different categories for the 2012 Crunchies awards, and we’re proud to release the worthy nominees today. Voting for the winners starts today, and the… Read more »
The online world and the real world still don’t meet in many places. But with same-day delivery Google may be trying to understand how to make those two worlds mesh, while… Read more »