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Chowdeck just gave 20,000 delivery riders something rare in Nigeria's gig economy: automatic accident insurance at no extra cost. In a country where one crash can wipe out months of earnings, this could change how platforms treat their workers.
Chowdeck just became the first Nigerian delivery platform to automatically enroll all its riders in accident insurance, covering medical bills and lost wages. For gig workers who lose a week's income from a single crash, it's a game changer.
As delivery robots roll through Los Angeles streets, a new career is emerging: robot wranglers who rescue stuck bots, clean them, and keep them running. These jobs pay $21-23 per hour and are growing as fast as the robot fleets themselves.
Walmart will pay $100 million to delivery drivers who were misled about their earnings and tips. The settlement also requires new protections to ensure gig workers get exactly what they're promised.
Two young founders just flipped the script on automation anxiety. Their new platform lets AI bots hire real humans for tasks they can't do themselves, and over 500,000 people have already signed up to work for their robot bosses.
New research shows Seattle's delivery worker minimum pay law raised base wages but didn't boost overall earnings. The findings offer crucial lessons for cities nationwide trying to help gig workers.
A new Nigerian app is helping freelancers and gig workers navigate confusing tax rules while keeping more of their hard-earned money. KeepAm turns the stress of tax season into simple, everyday record-keeping.
New York City just won back $4.6 million in stolen wages for delivery workers who were underpaid and unfairly fired by major apps. Three companies are now paying up after a groundbreaking investigation proved worker exploitation wasn't a glitch, it was the business model.
Women-led gig workers across India are standing up for safer working conditions and fair pay. Their peaceful protest highlights growing momentum for worker protections in the digital economy.
A Nigerian company that helps gig workers own cars without traditional bank loans just hit 30 million trips in India. Moove's "rent-to-own" model is changing how drivers in emerging markets access vehicles.