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Google and Apple team up to track COVID-19, Uber drivers face unemployment hurdles, and Robert Reich says 30% of people may be out of work by summer

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Navigating the Challenges of Gig Economy Unemployment

This chapter explores the obstacles faced by Uber and Lyft drivers during the pandemic, focusing on the failures of state labor departments to provide adequate unemployment support. It critiques how technology has been used by ride-sharing companies to bypass fair wage standards, resulting in significant earnings disparities among workers.

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