Tag Archives: Benefits
Instacart workers will strike over lack of COVID-19 protections
Fed up with the company's response to the coronavirus, Instacart workers announced today that they'll go on strike beginning Monday. They will not return to work until their demands are met, Instacart Shoppers and the Gig Workers Collective wrote in...
Amazon-owned Whole Foods cuts medical benefits for part-time workers
Not all is well with Whole Foods in the Amazon era. The grocery chain has confirmed to Business Insider that it's cutting medical benefits for part-time staff who work a minimum of 20 hours per week. A spokesperson said Whole Foods was dropping the...
Facebook increases pay for contractors and content moderators
It's no secret that Facebook depends on contract laborers, who do everything from moderate content to help train AI. But the work those contractors do is often anxiety-inducing and under-paid. In response to an exposé by The Verge earlier this...
Checking VIN: Benefits of VIN Check
f you as a car owner or driver do not know what VIN is then you ought to continue reading as this may change your behaviour on the car market in future. Generally speaking, VIN stands for Vehicle...
Uber covers illness and parental leave for European drivers
Uber and its drivers have been embroiled in a tug-of-war for years over stronger rights for the people ferrying passengers and food around for the company. Drivers want more protections and rights, while Uber has been reluctant to offer benefits. But...
Coconut Flour Has Health Benefits, Say Researchers
A study on coconut flour by two academics has revealed that it is a promising substitute for all purpose flour for baking besides having healthy properties on account of its high fibre content.The...
Gluten-free Diet Increases the Risk of Toxic Metal Exposure According to Study
The gluten-free diet has gained enormous popularity in recent years. Today, many people in the U.S. are on gluten-free diets despite the fact they are not diagnosed with celiac disease.A gluten-free...
Why are American Men Overlooking the Benefits of Marriage?
A surplus of young men in the USA are overlooking the positive points regarding getting hitched. They say that it entails a lack of autonomy and getting tied up with another person for life.What they...
Surprising Health Benefits of Chewing Food
Most of us chew food thoroughly because it makes easier for us to swallow it. However, researchers suggest there could be many more benefits of chewing your food.Study led by teams at The University...