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Has gig-working had its day?

Has gig-working had its day?

FromTech Life


Has gig-working had its day?

FromTech Life

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Length:
23 minutes
Released:
Sep 13, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

California gave birth to the "gig economy" - working for app-driven services such as ride-hailing and food-delivery. But now the state has drafted a law to make “gig workers” employees and give them more rights. Is it the end for this way of working? Plus, will Apple's iPhone maintain its loyal following without 5G? And we visit Europe's largest data centre to consider our thirst for cloud storage. Presented by Rory Cellan-Jones, with BBC tech reporter Zoe Kleinman, and special guest Dominic Sunnebo, Director of Consumer Insights at market research firm Kantar.

(Image: Ridesharing drivers protest for better rights outside the Uber HQ in San Francisco, California. Credit: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
Released:
Sep 13, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

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