gig economy

Gig Apps Enabling Crucial Workforce Connections In 2021
Gig Apps Enabling Crucial Workforce Connections In 2021
January 07, 2021  |  Mobile Applications

In the humming world of gig apps, three variations dominate. There’s the platform model, where contractors create profiles and upload portfolios; we’ve got the on-demand...

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Labor Department Clarifies Independent Contractor Standard
Labor Department Clarifies Independent Contractor Standard
January 06, 2021  |  Regulation

The Department of Labor has defined the question of whether a worker is an independent contractor or an employee by saying it depends on the...

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Albertsons Laying Off Unionized Delivery Drivers In Pivot To DoorDash
Albertsons Laying Off Unionized Delivery Drivers In Pivot To DoorDash
January 06, 2021  |  Gig Economy

Albertsons supermarket chain is reportedly laying off some of its unionized delivery drivers and instead teaming with DoorDash for deliveries, according to a report in...

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Uber Looks To Cut European Deal To Avoid Reclassification Of Gig Workers
Uber Looks To Cut European Deal To Avoid Reclassification Of Gig Workers
December 30, 2020  |  Gig Economy

Pressure over employment rights in Europe has prompted food delivery and rideshare firms like Uber and Deliveroo to open negotiations with unions and labor groups,...

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Today In Payments: Trump Signs Stimulus Bill; Square Said To Mull Buy of Jay-Z’s TIDAL Music-Streaming Service
Today In Payments: Trump Signs Stimulus Bill; Square Said To Mull Buy of Jay-Z’s TIDAL...
December 28, 2020  |  News

In today’s top news, President Trump signed the pandemic relief bill Congress passed last week, and Square CEO Jack Dorsey is reportedly interested in buying...

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Grubhub Changes Tipping In California, Angering Drivers
Grubhub Changes Tipping In California, Angering Drivers
December 27, 2020  |  Gig Economy

Grubhub drivers are fuming over a new company policy that has led to dramatically reduced tipping, the Financial Times reported, citing exchanges with drivers and...

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Digital Payments Options Are Redefining The Freelance Lifestyle
Digital Payments Options Are Redefining The Freelance Lifestyle
December 24, 2020  |  Digital Payments

Freelancing, contracting, ad hoc work — it’s all a grand adventure. Like trying to get paid, for example. Will they pay? When will they pay?...

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Deep Dive: Why Freelancers Want Payment Flexibility And How Businesses Can Keep Up
Deep Dive: Why Freelancers Want Payment Flexibility And How Businesses Can Keep Up
December 23, 2020  |  Digital Payments

The freelance economy is witnessing rapid growth in participation worldwide. One recent report found that 57 million freelancers are expected to operate in the U.S....

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Freelancer.com On How Enterprises Can Tap Swift Payments To Build Trust With Global Freelancers
Freelancer.com On How Enterprises Can Tap Swift Payments To Build Trust With Global Freelancers
December 22, 2020  |  Digital Payments

From supporting NASA missions to building marketing campaigns, employers worldwide are tapping freelancers to bolster their businesses. But this new zest for ad hoc work...

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