gig economy

Gig Worker Ballot Measures Get Hearing in Massachusetts Court
Gig Worker Ballot Measures Get Hearing in Massachusetts Court
May 06, 2024  |  Gig Economy

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court heard oral arguments Monday (May 6) regarding a proposed ballot measure that seeks to redefine the employment relationship between rideshare and...

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Chase’s New SMB Offerings Point to Appeal of Ad Hoc Real-Time B2B Payments
Chase’s New SMB Offerings Point to Appeal of Ad Hoc Real-Time B2B Payments
May 02, 2024  |  Real-Time Payments

In B2B interactions, faster payments — especially ad hoc payments — may prove to be a competitive advantage. PYMNTS Intelligence found that non-recurring payments represent roughly a quarter of...

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Uber Sued for $312 Million by London Cab Drivers
Uber Sued for $312 Million by London Cab Drivers
May 02, 2024  |  Legal

Uber is reportedly facing a $312 million lawsuit from drivers of London’s black cabs. That suit, according to a Bloomberg news report Thursday (May 2), was...

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Upwork Believes AI is the Future of Work
Upwork Believes AI is the Future of Work
May 01, 2024  |  Earnings

Against a challenging macro backdrop, freelance work matters more than ever.  And the innovations that support those freelancers have taken on a new prominence.  That’s...

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Side Hustles in Focus as Gig Worker Laws Stir Uncertainty
Side Hustles in Focus as Gig Worker Laws Stir Uncertainty
April 29, 2024  |  Gig Economy

In the debate over the classification of gig workers, Massachusetts finds itself at the center of a legislative whirlwind, echoing a lengthy battle around California’s...

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California Uber Drivers Reap $1 Billion in Benefits Since 2020
California Uber Drivers Reap $1 Billion in Benefits Since 2020
April 26, 2024  |  Gig Economy

Uber says it has made an investment exceeding $1 billion in benefits for its California drivers and couriers since 2020. This investment is aimed at...

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Lower Costs, Easier Integration Could Boost Instant Ad Hoc Payments
Lower Costs, Easier Integration Could Boost Instant Ad Hoc Payments
April 22, 2024  |  Faster Payments

The use of ad hoc payments by large enterprises to pay small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs) and individuals is on the rise — and exclusive...

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GoDaddy and Upwork Partner to Connect Businesses and Web Designers
GoDaddy and Upwork Partner to Connect Businesses and Web Designers
April 17, 2024  |  Partnerships

GoDaddy will join the Upwork Partners program to connect businesses that are looking for web services with web designers and developers who fit their project’s needs. The company...

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Automating Ad Hoc Payments Makes Instant Pay a Reality for Gig Workers
Automating Ad Hoc Payments Makes Instant Pay a Reality for Gig Workers
April 09, 2024  |  Gig Economy

Defined by their sporadic and one-off nature, ad hoc payments have traditionally provided a flexible solution for compensating individuals for their services, catering to the...

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