Gig Workers

Freelance FinTech Chases The Sweet Spot Between Consumer And Business Banking
Freelance FinTech Chases The Sweet Spot Between Consumer And Business Banking
May 20, 2021  |  B2B Payments

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Gig Apps Apply For — And Get — New Chart Positions In Latest Provider Ranking
Gig Apps Apply For — And Get — New Chart Positions In Latest Provider Ranking
May 17, 2021  |  News

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New Spanish Law Requires Delivery Companies To Treat Drivers As Employees
New Spanish Law Requires Delivery Companies To Treat Drivers As Employees
May 11, 2021  |  Gig Economy

The gig economy is coming under scrutiny around the globe over labor rights issues. In Spain, the government has enacted new rules that require food...

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Labor Secretary Marty Walsh: Some Gig Workers Are ‘Employees’
Labor Secretary Marty Walsh: Some Gig Workers Are ‘Employees’
April 29, 2021  |  Gig Economy

Gig workers should, at times, be classified as employees, entitled to sick time, healthcare, and paid time off, Reuters reported on Thursday (April 29), citing...

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Help Wanted: Uber Posts Record March And Unprecedented Signing Bonus For Drivers
Help Wanted: Uber Posts Record March And Unprecedented Signing Bonus For Drivers
April 19, 2021  |  Gig Economy

The year 2020 was not a terrific one for the ridesharing business as consumers on lockdown didn’t need quite so many rides, and sitting in...

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New Gig App Provider Ranking Does Its Job Tracking New Chart Positions
New Gig App Provider Ranking Does Its Job Tracking New Chart Positions
April 09, 2021  |  Mobile Applications

Unemployment claims are up one week, down the next in the topsy-turvy world after COVID-19. Where does that leave gig workers? In the driver’s seat,...

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Lumanu Debuts Platform For Creator B2B Finance
Lumanu Debuts Platform For Creator B2B Finance
April 07, 2021  |  Gig Economy

Lumanu has rolled out its business platform, which will let creators manage, scale and protect their businesses, a press release said on Wednesday (April 7)....

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Why Wag! Is Turning To Instant Payouts To Keep Dog Walkers On The Move
Why Wag! Is Turning To Instant Payouts To Keep Dog Walkers On The Move
April 05, 2021  |  Disbursements

Rising pet adoptions have led to a growing demand for gig workers who provide services for new furry friends. But finding the right help now...

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Deliveroo’s IPO Flopperoo Driven By Workforce Regulation Changes
Deliveroo’s IPO Flopperoo Driven By Workforce Regulation Changes
April 01, 2021  |  Delivery

U.K.-based food delivery app Deliveroo is not having a terrific first week on the public markets.  The Amazon-backed delivery service saw its share price plunge...

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