Contract Workers
Temporary, contract, and contingent workers hired through contracting agencies, often do the same work as their directly employed peers while making less money, receiving fewer benefits, and experiencing career immobility.
47 research items
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Ghost Workers in the AI Machine: U.S. Data Workers Speak Out About Big Tech’s Exploitation
Google recently reportedly fired hundreds of contractors working on AI products amid conflicts over pay and working conditions.
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California workers: What you need to know about your layoff rights
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“Inside Tech’s Shadow Workforce” – Explained
One in five jobs in America in 2018 was held by a worker under contract, according to an NPR/Maris poll.
In the news
NewsroomNewsom vetoes layoff notice bill that would have protected contract workers
San Francisco Chronicle
A More Ethical Approach to Employing Contractors
Harvard Business Review
Shining a Light on Tech’s Shadow Workforce
Tech Policy Press
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