Freelance Work

IT firms increase scrutiny of employees amid moonlighting trend: Report

IT firms now have started to clamp down on such activities, as the companies think moonlighting affects employees' productivity and creates conflicts of interest

PhonePe acquires GigIndia, top network for freelance micro-entrepreneurs

Transaction value not disclosed; GigIndia to bring 1.5 million entrepreneurs and over 100 enterprises on its platform as part of its integration with PhonePe under the deal

Freelance earning in India back to pre-Covid-19 levels, says report

The freelance earnings in India increased in the ongoing quarter of this financial year and have returned to pre-COVID-19 levels, according to a report.

Gig workers need to register, update info for social security: Draft rules

Gig firms will have to submit contribution towards a fund through self-assessment by June 30 each year

Consumer internet firms offer support schemes for their freelance workers

Move aimed at providing their financial and healthcare support during time of pandemic

California's bid to protect Uber drivers likely to hurt freelancers

Vox Media cut more than 200 California freelancers, citing the new law. The transcription service Rev told its freelancers that it would be leaving California

This hearing-impaired entrepreneur is on a mission to empower gig economy

Sanjay Nediyara went through a great deal of hardship before setting up Sieve, a platform for freelancers to work as a team despite separated by locations

Is freelancing the future of employment?

Freelancing is portrayed as liberating, empowering, and even glamorous, but reality is far complex