gig economy

Duke University Program Highlights Growing Popularity of On-Demand Pay
Duke University Program Highlights Growing Popularity of On-Demand Pay
March 21, 2024  |  Payroll

Gone are the days when employees were content with waiting for the standard pay cycle to receive their hard-earned wages.  Today’s workforce, whether grappling with...

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Gig Worker Wage Policies Pinch Consumer Demand, Driver Pay
Gig Worker Wage Policies Pinch Consumer Demand, Driver Pay
March 20, 2024  |  Gig Economy

What started as a move toward fairer compensation has evolved into a heated debate, pitting the interests of drivers against those of gig economy giants....

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Collective Debuts AI-Powered Accounting Tool for Solopreneurs
Collective Debuts AI-Powered Accounting Tool for Solopreneurs
March 19, 2024  |  B2B Payments

Collective has debuted an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered accounting platform designed for one-person operations. “As freelancers delve into the administration needed to properly pay their taxes and...

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InDrive Secures Additional $150 Million to Grow Mobility Platform
InDrive Secures Additional $150 Million to Grow Mobility Platform
March 14, 2024  |  Gig Economy

Global mobility and urban services platform inDrive’s financing arrangement with General Catalyst has been expanded to $300 million. The company has secured an additional $150 million from General...

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Uptick in Inflation Impacts Nearly Every Consumer Despite Age, Earnings 
Uptick in Inflation Impacts Nearly Every Consumer Despite Age, Earnings 
March 12, 2024  |  Consumer Insights

News this week that inflation inched up slightly in February is bad news for U.S. consumers, but if there’s any consolation, most say they saw it coming.  ...

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EU’s Gig Worker Legislation Moves Closer to Vote After Compromises
EU’s Gig Worker Legislation Moves Closer to Vote After Compromises
March 11, 2024  |  Gig Economy

The European Union (EU) is reportedly inching closer to passing legislation on the social and labor rights of millions of gig workers within online platforms....

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US Chamber of Commerce Joins Lawsuit Against Independent Contractor Rule
US Chamber of Commerce Joins Lawsuit Against Independent Contractor Rule
March 05, 2024  |  Gig Economy

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has joined a lawsuit challenging the Department of Labor’s (DOL) new independent contractor rule. Filed Tuesday (March 5), the lawsuit focuses on the DOL’s new...

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Uber and Mastercard Launch Pro Card for Canadian Gig Workers
Uber and Mastercard Launch Pro Card for Canadian Gig Workers
March 05, 2024  |  Gig Economy

Uber is now offering its Pro Card to its Canadian drivers and delivery workers. The card, developed in collaboration with Mastercard and gig worker-centric FinTech Payfare, gives workers free...

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Gig Economy: Digital Platforms and Instant Payments Open New Roads to Financial Security
Gig Economy: Digital Platforms and Instant Payments Open New Roads to Financial Security
March 01, 2024  |  Gig Economy

The rise of the gig economy has transformed work for millions of individuals. From freelance creatives to ridesharing drivers, gig workers are pursuing financial independence...

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