Gig Workers

45% of Independent Contractors Want to Be Paid Daily or on Demand
45% of Independent Contractors Want to Be Paid Daily or on Demand
February 28, 2022  |  B2B Payments

As more consumers become familiar with instant disbursements, both traditional employees and independent contractors are showing interest in instant pay. Forty-five percent of independent contractors...

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Uber Tests Pay Redo to Woo New Drivers
Uber Tests Pay Redo to Woo New Drivers
February 27, 2022  |  Gig Economy

Uber will be testing a new algorithm for drivers that allows them to see pay and destinations before accepting a trip, according to a Reuters...

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Australia Is Moving Against ‘Uberisation’ of Workers With New Gig-Economy Rules 
Australia Is Moving Against ‘Uberisation’ of Workers With New Gig-Economy Rules 
February 15, 2022  |  Gig Economy

The Senate Committee that is looking into Australia’s gig economy published its fourth interim report on February 11, suggesting that more changes are needed to...

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73% of Independent Contractors Would Switch to Freelance Marketplace for Better Payment Experience
73% of Independent Contractors Would Switch to Freelance Marketplace for Better Payment Experience
February 09, 2022  |  B2B Payments

Delayed payments can strain companies’ working relationships with independent contractors. These late payments can impact the freelancers’ financial health and strain their trust in the...

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Gig App Provider Ranking Salutes a New Number One As Big Brands Boom
Gig App Provider Ranking Salutes a New Number One As Big Brands Boom
January 27, 2022  |  Gig Economy

From the fairly forgettable 1990 film “Cadence” starring Hollywood father-son team Martin and Charlie Sheen, four words of dialogue — “a gig for Bean!” — have...

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How DoorDash Is Delivering on Faster Payments for Gig Workers
How DoorDash Is Delivering on Faster Payments for Gig Workers
January 27, 2022  |  Disbursements

Faster access to daily wages has been a lifesaver for gig workers during the pandemic, but remains hard for those without bank accounts. In the...

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Prepaid Cards Help DoorDash Meet Unbanked Gig Workers’ Payment Needs
Prepaid Cards Help DoorDash Meet Unbanked Gig Workers’ Payment Needs
January 26, 2022  |  Disbursements

While demand for instant payments rises — encompassing everything from online purchases to paychecks and insurance payouts — the understanding of underlying mechanics of disbursements...

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Stripe Helps Creators Boost ‘Internet GDP’ With Help of Platforms, Payments and Subscriptions
Stripe Helps Creators Boost ‘Internet GDP’ With Help of Platforms, Payments and Subscriptions
January 26, 2022  |  Commerce Connected

The platform economy, combined with the creator economy, is primed to help artists, musicians and podcasters, among others, turn their talents into money. As Lily...

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Pallo Launches SaaS Platform for Freelancers
Pallo Launches SaaS Platform for Freelancers
January 24, 2022  |  Gig Economy

Pallo.com, which bills itself as an all-in-one Software-as-a-Service platform for freelancers, launched Monday (Jan. 24) on the website Product Hunt. “COVID has expedited the transition...

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