A rally for Uber and Lyft drivers in 2019 reflects desire for workers to have same benefits as employees. AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli by David Weil, Brandeis University The “gig” economy has captured the attention of technology futurists, journalists, academics and policymakers. “Future of work” discussions tend toward two extremes: breathless excitement at the brave new … Continued
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