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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
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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Wag! Recruits Pet-Friendly Freelancers With Instant Payouts
Wag! Recruits Pet-Friendly Freelancers With Instant Payouts
April 01, 2021  |  Disbursements

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Scoring Side Hustles In Latest Gig App Provider Ranking
Scoring Side Hustles In Latest Gig App Provider Ranking
March 16, 2021  |  Mobile Applications

Initial unemployment claims are dropping in March, according to the Department of Labor, and that is most welcome news. Some folks don’t wait around for...

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Today In Payments: J.P. Morgan Says Bitcoin Escalation Not Sustainable; UK Uber Drivers Are Entitled To Benefits, PTO
Today In Payments: J.P. Morgan Says Bitcoin Escalation Not Sustainable; UK Uber Drivers Are Entitled...
February 19, 2021  |  News

In today’s top news, J.P. Morgan analysts say bitcoin’s price escalations do not represent a sustainable investment, and a ruling says Uber must treat its...

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House Committee Passes $400-A-Week Supplemental Jobless Benefit
House Committee Passes $400-A-Week Supplemental Jobless Benefit
February 10, 2021  |  Economy

The House Ways and Means Committee is going forward with a $400 weekly supplement to unemployment benefits, one of President Joe Biden’s key features for...

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