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WashU Expert: Gig economy bill would have broad implications for American labor
Humanities & Society

WashU Expert: Gig economy bill would have broad implications for American labor

Lawmakers in California have approved a bill that could pave the way for gig economy workers, such as Uber and Lyft drivers, to be reclassified as employees and not contract workers. If the bill becomes law, it will have broad implications for labor in America, says Pauline Kim, an employment law expert in the School of Law.
September 12, 2019
Study: Surge pricing isn’t as painful as you may think
Business & Entrepreneurship

Study: Surge pricing isn’t as painful as you may think

New research from Washington University in St. Louis’s Olin Business School shows price hikes in ride-sharing services such as Uber and Lyft during peak use times, such as New Year’s Eve, can actually benefit both drivers and consumers.
December 28, 2016
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