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Walmart says hackers took over some Spark drivers' accounts and had access to their Social Security numbers

Tue, 02/27/2024 - 13:15

A silver-colored Hummer sits outside of a Walmart in New Jersey as customers walk along the side of the store. The white — Hackers reportedly got access to about 200 Walmart Spark accounts.
SIDDHARTH CAVALE/Reuters

Retail, Tech, walmart, spark, Stores, gig-work, gig-workers

Gig worker pay on delivery apps like Uber Eats and DoorDash fell up to 15% last year

Tue, 02/20/2024 - 05:01

DoorDash delivery person with bike — Gig workers made less money on apps like Instacart and Uber Eats last year, a new study shows.
REuters

Retail, gig-work, gig-workers, instacart, DoorDash, uber-eats, Food

Hackers are targeting Walmart Spark drivers' accounts and using them to shop for the delivery service, drivers say

Mon, 02/19/2024 - 06:23

A customer wearing a warm hat, a scarf, and other winter clothing pushes a cart through the aisles of a Walmart store in Chicago. In the middle of the aisle sit pallets of laundry detergent and cleaning supplies, and a sign that reads — Some Walmart Spark drivers say their other people appear to be using their accounts.
Kamil Krzaczynski/Reuters

Retail, walmart, spark, gig-work, gig-workers, Delivery, eCommerce

I use 'DoorDash for IT workers.' I like the flexibility, but think constantly about getting a full-time job

Sun, 02/18/2024 - 05:32

Young man wearing headphones working on computer at startup office. Young IT professional working at coworking office with people working at back. — The future workplace could see more of a focus on employee mental health and wellbeing.
Getty/Luis Alvarez

Careers, gig-work, it, gig-economy, Work, as-told-to

Gig workers explain how they got their accounts reactivated on Instacart and Uber Eats

Fri, 02/16/2024 - 05:00

An Uber Eats bicyclist — Getting deactivated can bring a sudden end to gig workers' income.
Jonathan Ernst/Reuters

Retail, gig-work, instacart, gig-workers, Uber, uber-eats, Delivery

Instacart's CEO says that warehouses full of robots won't replace its gig workers anytime soon

Wed, 02/14/2024 - 12:24

Fidji Simo, the CEO of Instacart, poses for a photo on a gray background. — Instacart CEO Fidji Simo spoke during the company's second-ever earnings call on Tuesday.
Instacart

Retail, instacart, gig-work, gig-workers, Shopping, eCommerce, Delivery

Bots are some DoorDash and Walmart Spark delivery gig workers' dirty secret

Sat, 02/10/2024 - 05:42

A DoorDash delivery driver in New York City — A DoorDash delivery worker in New York City.
Ribeiro/New York Daily News/Tribune News Service via Getty Images

Retail, Retail, gig-work, instacart, DoorDash, eCommerce, bots

Here's how much Lyft says its drivers make — and how much their expenses add up

Thu, 02/08/2024 - 11:36

Tech Insider : Economy

Lyft app. — Lyft said the typical US driver earns about $23 per engaged hour after accounting for some driving expenses.
SOPA Images

economy, Lyft, Uber, Rideshare, Driving, gig-work, expenses

Walmart offered to pay Spark drivers as little as 52 cents per order after a 'temporary' app issue

Thu, 02/08/2024 - 05:00

A Walmart cart in a parking lot — Walmart Spark drivers say pay has declined from highs early in the pandemic.
FREDERIC J. BROWN / Getty Images

Retail, walmart, spark, gig-work, eCommerce, Delivery, Retail

Lyft says it's going to give some of its drivers a pay bump

Wed, 02/07/2024 - 13:31

Tech Insider : Economy

Lyft app — Lyft announced that it would guarantee drivers get at least 70% of what riders pay, after fees.
Pavlo Gonchar/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images

economy, Lyft, gig-work, Driving, Uber, cost-of-living, Gas

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