TWC deals massive blow to gig economy workers
Feb 10, 2019 ·
58m 27s
The Texas Workforce Commission has voted to classify workers hired via online platforms as "independent contractors," a gross miscategorization that has massive implications for the safety and well-being of Texas...
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The Texas Workforce Commission has voted to classify workers hired via online platforms as "independent contractors," a gross miscategorization that has massive implications for the safety and well-being of Texas workers. What impact will this have on the economy and workers' safety? What is an "independent contractor"? Does the TWC have the authority to make this call? And who is behind the shadowy lobbying effort that is shaping up all across the country to further deregulate the already deregulated "gig economy"? We are joined by Juliet Barbara of the Workers Defense Project to talk about all of this and more.
Then, we talk about the latest scandals and revelations in the world of tech. Facebook has once again revealed its cavalier attitude toward privacy, this time paying teens to install a VPN that spies on them. We also discuss the nature of machine learning for beginners. This is all part of our new monthly segment, Tech for the People with Chris Garaffa.
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Then, we talk about the latest scandals and revelations in the world of tech. Facebook has once again revealed its cavalier attitude toward privacy, this time paying teens to install a VPN that spies on them. We also discuss the nature of machine learning for beginners. This is all part of our new monthly segment, Tech for the People with Chris Garaffa.
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