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Sexual harassment and the sharing economy: the dark side of working for strangers


That includes sexual assaults of Uber drivers and food deliverers, physical attacks and racist abuse by Airbnb hosts, and violent threats on Twitter, Facebook and dating apps. Have you experienced harassment as a tech employee or worker in the gig economy? They as passengers have the rights Dolores Benitez, Uber driverThe companies argue that drivers can be their own bosses and enjoy flexible hours. But some workers say they can’t make ends meet and are ignored when they complain about working conditions. “We’re so replaceable to them.”Melissa, the DoorDash driver, said she wished the tech companies would be more respectful to the people who allowed the businesses to flourish.


Source: The Guardian August 23, 2017 09:56 UTC



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