CNBC On The Money April 16, 2016
Economy. Flexibility to accept individual gigs and the freedom to work on your own schedule. Thats the promise of the ondemand apps like uber and postmates. Others warn the sharing economy leaves workers without a safety net, benefits or employee protections. Thats our cover story. If you have ever hailed an uber or lyft, rented out a room on airbnb or ordered a craft on etsy you participated in the gig economy. People getting paid for goods and Services Sold on a digital marketplace. More than 90 Million People in the United States have bought something in this new sharing economy, and more t...