Gig Workers

Ride-Hailing Platforms’ Earnings Underscore Gig Economy’s Momentum
Ride-Hailing Platforms’ Earnings Underscore Gig Economy’s Momentum
August 13, 2024  |  Gig Economy

The side hustle — and the ancillary streams of income those hustles provide — now is a lifeline in the paycheck-to-paycheck economy, across all income...

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Uber, Lyft Applaud California Supreme Court Ruling on Gig Workers
Uber, Lyft Applaud California Supreme Court Ruling on Gig Workers
July 25, 2024  |  Gig Economy

The California Supreme Court ruled Thursday (July 25) that gig workers can be classified as independent contractors, ending a long legal battle in the state....

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OCN Raises $86 Million to Expand Gig Worker Platform
OCN Raises $86 Million to Expand Gig Worker Platform
July 15, 2024  |  Investments

OCN, a gig worker-focused FinTech formerly called OneCarNow, raised $86 million in equity and debt in a Series A funding round. The firm, based in...

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TaxBit and Taina Partner on Gig Economy Onboarding, Tax Reporting
TaxBit and Taina Partner on Gig Economy Onboarding, Tax Reporting
July 08, 2024  |  Taxes

Tax compliance solution providers TaxBit and Taina Technology have teamed up to help digital marketplaces with their onboarding and reporting needs related to gig workers....

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Uber and Lyft Settle Massachusetts Lawsuit, End Ballot Initiative
Uber and Lyft Settle Massachusetts Lawsuit, End Ballot Initiative
June 28, 2024  |  Gig Economy

Uber and Lyft agreed to a settlement with the Massachusetts Office of the Attorney General, resolving the office’s multiyear litigation against the ridesharing companies. The...

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Uber Responds to NYC Minimum Pay Rule With Driver Lockouts
Uber Responds to NYC Minimum Pay Rule With Driver Lockouts
June 24, 2024  |  Gig Economy

Uber has reportedly been locking out drivers from its app during periods of low demand over the past month in response to New York City’s...

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The Clearing House Says Instant Payments Build Better Business Balance Sheets
The Clearing House Says Instant Payments Build Better Business Balance Sheets
June 20, 2024  |  Real-Time Payments

Cash flow is the lifeblood of any business. That’s why many of the most exciting innovations within payments are aimed at helping businesses build better...

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Ad Hoc Payments Reach 30% of AP Dollar Volume for Enterprise SMBs
Ad Hoc Payments Reach 30% of AP Dollar Volume for Enterprise SMBs
June 11, 2024  |  Accounts Payable

Thanks in part to the influx of gig workers and demands of key industries, enterprise small- to medium-sized business (SMB) payers are sending 28% more...

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Court Rejects Uber’s Challenge to California Gig Worker Law
Court Rejects Uber’s Challenge to California Gig Worker Law
June 10, 2024  |  Gig Economy

Uber said Monday (June 10) that a U.S. appeals court decision rejecting the company’s challenge to a California law that could force it to treat...

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