gig economy

IRS Rule Delay Means P2P, Gig Economy Platform Volumes Will Surge
IRS Rule Delay Means P2P, Gig Economy Platform Volumes Will Surge
January 11, 2023  |  Gig Economy

The new tax rules have been delayed — and nothing’s certain — so P2P will continue to be a gig economy mainstay. And amid the...

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Jobber Says Embedded Finance Builds Cash Flow Confidence for Home Services Businesses
Jobber Says Embedded Finance Builds Cash Flow Confidence for Home Services Businesses
January 09, 2023  |  Gig Economy

Home services management app and platform Jobber is enabling service providers with new digital capabilities. Speaking with PYMNTS’ Karen Webster for the J.P. Morgan Payments...

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Surge in Remote Workers Brings Opportunity for Online Retail, Grocery
Surge in Remote Workers Brings Opportunity for Online Retail, Grocery
December 28, 2022  |  Gig Economy

The growing remote workforce presents a unique opportunity for online businesses as they boost online grocery and retail sales. A record number of consumers globally...

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IRS Punts on 1099-K Wage Threshold
IRS Punts on 1099-K Wage Threshold
December 23, 2022  |  Taxes

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has delayed implementing a lower threshold for the 1099-K form.  In a Friday (Dec. 23) press release, the agency said that the lower...

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Report: Recession Worries Lead Firms to Turn to Contract Employees
Report: Recession Worries Lead Firms to Turn to Contract Employees
December 22, 2022  |  Gig Economy

More and more American businesses are hiring temporary contract employees as recession fears increase. Companies posted 26% more openings for contract workers between May and...

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Strong Labor Market Skips Main Street’s Small Businesses 
Strong Labor Market Skips Main Street’s Small Businesses 
December 16, 2022  |  SMBs

Between inflation and a tight labor market, retail’s small businesses can’t catch a break.  The U.S. economy added 263,000 non-farm jobs in November. This was roughly in...

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‘Digital Nomads’ Demand Speedy Cross-Border Payments
‘Digital Nomads’ Demand Speedy Cross-Border Payments
December 08, 2022  |  Payroll

While COVID expanded remote work, fast global payments made the digital nomad lifestyle possible. At a time when headlines are filled with layoff announcements, including...

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Uber Recovers, Instacart Slips in Latest Gig Economy App Ranking
Uber Recovers, Instacart Slips in Latest Gig Economy App Ranking
December 01, 2022  |  Gig Economy

Leading contract employment apps are wavering in PYMNTS’ latest Provider Ranking of Gig Economy Apps. Some category leaders regained ground lost last time, while others...

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5 EMEA Destinations Targeting Digital Nomads
5 EMEA Destinations Targeting Digital Nomads
November 30, 2022  |  emea

The digital nomad trend is booming as the list of attractive destinations is expanding.  Armed with laptops and wanderlust, these modern-day working travelers have the...

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