Assault, Harassment and Lower Pay: Women in the Gig Economy
Assault, Harassment and Lower Pay: Women in the Gig Economy
(Bloomberg) -- Jody Pagliocco drives for Uber and Lyft in Maine. Like many working mothers, she depends on the income and the flexibility of the job -- but she can't stand the constant harassment from male passengers. This week on Decrypted, Bloomberg Technology's Selina Wang and Brad Stone hear from women in the gig economy. Selina and Brad also discuss one study that examines the gender disparities that are putting women at a disadvantage in this emerging corner of the job market.
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