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Forced Unionization of Gig Drivers in Massachusetts

Question 3 on Massachusetts' November 5th ballot asks a bland question. Should independent-contractor drivers using apps to find...

Bringing Sunlight to Massachusetts' Darkest Ballot Question!

Ballot Question 3 will unionize rideshare drivers in Massachusetts. Watch and listen as Mike Hruby reads Ballot Question 3 aloud on...

10 Worst Provisions of Massachusetts Ballot Question 3

Massachusetts Ballot Question 3 aims to unionize independent contractors who carry passengers! But that's just the beginning! Take a peek...

Illegal Unionization of Gig Drivers Is on the 2024 Ballot in Massachusetts

Question 3 on the Massachusetts ballot this November 5 would force individual contractors to form a union, join it if 2-1/2 percent of...

Caring for His Wife and Gig Driving, Minute-By-Minute

Phil in Simi Valley highlights in 28 seconds the freedoms of independent contracting: —working in retirement —caring for others —freedom...

Inside the Mass. Labor Law that Snagged Uber & Lyft

In 2013 New Jobs researched and wrote a definitive report on the ABC Test in Massachusetts Labor law. New Jobs' research showed that the...

Uber & Lyft Snagged by 20-Year Old Massachusetts Law

Massachusetts hit two of the world's largest ride-hailing platforms with gigantic penalties at the end of June. The Massachusetts...

Independent Contractor Celebrates Flag Day for HIS Independence!

Ronald in Massachusetts sees his hoped-for independence in the American flag. Our nation's flag sends one message to Ronald and to all...

Why Parents Love Independent Contracting, in Four Words

Zach in Northwest Washington personifies self-employed parents: Gig work gives parents minute-by-minute control of their limited time to...

Independent Contractor Loves Turning Off the Apps!

Joseph in Detroit moonlights with food delivery assignments fitted around his W-2 work schedule. He adds delivery income to his W-2...