Gig Workers

EU Gig Workers Could Be Reclassified as Employees
EU Gig Workers Could Be Reclassified as Employees
December 09, 2021  |  Gig Economy

Gig workers in Europe — including Just Eat Takeaway.com, Uber Eats, Delivery Hero, Deliveroo and others — could be reclassified as employees under a new...

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New Gig App Provider Ranking Shows Reassuring Steadiness in the Gig Economy
New Gig App Provider Ranking Shows Reassuring Steadiness in the Gig Economy
December 09, 2021  |  Mobile Applications

Almost everyone wants a steady gig. That’s the dream. Do gig apps supply these? Kind of, yes. Perusing the latest PYMNTS Provider Ranking of Gig...

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The Great Resignation, Gig Economy Growth Fuels Demand for Portable Health Benefits Apps
The Great Resignation, Gig Economy Growth Fuels Demand for Portable Health Benefits Apps
December 02, 2021  |  Gig Economy

A convergence of forces — from the pandemic to the rise of more formalized gig and creator economies — is providing opportunities to modernize work-related...

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New Gig App Provider Ranking Works Wonders With Startling Switch-ups
New Gig App Provider Ranking Works Wonders With Startling Switch-ups
November 19, 2021  |  Mobile Applications

What’s your gig? Driver? Videographer? Blogger? Personal shopper? It’s a long list. Here in the gig economy, people don’t sit around waiting for the phone...

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MA Ballot Measure Pushes for Gig Workers to Be Treated Like Contractors
MA Ballot Measure Pushes for Gig Workers to Be Treated Like Contractors
November 16, 2021  |  Gig Economy

Supporters of a Massachusetts ballot question that will ask voters to treat drivers for Uber, Lyft and other app-based companies as independent contractors have collected...

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BBTV Offers Creators Expedited and Cypto Payments 
BBTV Offers Creators Expedited and Cypto Payments 
November 10, 2021  |  Faster Payments

The media and technology company BBTV has launched a service called Fast Pay, designed to expedite monthly payments for creators.  “Following registration to BBTV Fast...

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Deep Dive: Why Paying Gig Workers More Quickly Is a Winning Proposition for the Businesses That Employ Them
Deep Dive: Why Paying Gig Workers More Quickly Is a Winning Proposition for the Businesses...
November 09, 2021  |  Disbursements

Efficiency is everything when it comes to payments, and this is true for both consumers and businesses. Microbusinesses, in particular, are eager to improve both the speed and efficiency of...

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Ride-Hailing Fares up 25% in Q3 Over 2019, but Uber, Lyft Riders Don’t Care
Ride-Hailing Fares up 25% in Q3 Over 2019, but Uber, Lyft Riders Don’t Care
November 08, 2021  |  Gig Economy

Riders are returning to Uber and Lyft despite higher prices caused by a driver shortage, Reuters reported Monday (Nov. 8).  “Even with prices being up...

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TaskRabbit on How Instant Disbursements Can Create Freelancer Loyalty for Gig Platforms
TaskRabbit on How Instant Disbursements Can Create Freelancer Loyalty for Gig Platforms
November 08, 2021  |  Disbursements

Instant gig worker payouts need instant payments infrastructure. In the Disbursements Tracker, TaskRabbit’s Vice President of Product Jennifer Grasso explains the importance of instant payments...

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