DoorDash Driver Mauled by Dog During Delivery: ‘I Could Feel My Flesh Being Torn Out’
A DoorDash driver named Carolann Stillings was seriously injured in a dog attack while making a delivery in Fountain, Colorado on December 27th. Here are the key details of the attack: The attack happened when Stillings was making a "contactless" delivery, meaning she...
New Federal Rule on Worker Classification Standards: Uber and Lyft Assure Their Drivers Won’t Be Affected
Uber and Lyft have asserted that the recent federal rule tightening worker classification standards will not impact their drivers. The Biden administration implemented the new labor rule to address the misclassification of workers as "independent contractors." The...
Uber driver finds $8,000 cash in back seat!
An Uber driver made headlines for an act of kindness during the holiday season. While driving a 16-year-old passenger to John Hawkins Parkway, the driver discovered that the teenager had left behind $8,000 in cash in the back seat. The money was a Christmas gift from...
California Pizza Huts lay off all delivery drivers ahead of minimum wage increase
Pizza Hut restaurants in California are facing layoffs in response to the recent implementation of the state's minimum wage law. The layoff announcements came ahead of the new minimum wage increase, with Assembly Bill 1228 enforcing a $20 minimum wage for fast-food...
Indian Student Left Stranded: Lyft Driver Flees with Luggage, CEO Responds
An Indian student in the US found herself stranded when her Lyft driver absconded with her luggage on the way to the airport. The incident sparked immediate attention, prompting a response from Lyft CEO David Risher, who assured that the company's team was actively...
Analyzing the Impact of the Labor Department’s Independent Contractor Rule on Gig Economy Giants
The Washington Post article discusses the US Department of Labor's new "independent contractor" rule, aiming to clarify the classification of workers. The rule provides guidelines on determining whether a worker should be classified as an employee or an independent...
Kansas City Woman Charged with Shooting DoorDash Driver
A Kansas City woman, Marissa Leonard, is facing charges for allegedly shooting a DoorDash driver who was delivering McDonald's to her on December 20. The incident came to light when court documents were filed earlier this month in Jackson County, Missouri. Leonard has...
Navigating the Transformative Dynamics of the American Workforce in the Gig Economy Era
The article on wsav.com discusses the evolving landscape of the American workforce in the gig economy era. According to Statista, as of 2023, approximately 73.3 million Americans are engaged in gig work, marking a significant shift in the employment paradigm compared...
Tragic Loss: Family Seeks Answers After Lyft Driver Shot and Killed One Day After Christmas
The grieving family of Adriana Arocha Duque, a 34-year-old Lyft driver, is demanding answers following her tragic death. Adriana was fatally shot in the head, and her lifeless body was found at the scene. The incident occurred around 8:45 PM in Chicago, leaving loved...
Foiled Getaway: Accused Burglar Attempts Escape in Uber in Colorado Neighborhood
A burglary suspect in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, found an unconventional getaway plan as he attempted to escape in an Uber. The suspect, accused of stealing tools from Blue Sky Plumbing, hoped to use the ride-sharing service for a quick escape. Wheat Ridge police...