Gig Workers

What’s Next For California’s Gig Economy After AB 5
What’s Next For California’s Gig Economy After AB 5
September 11, 2019  |  Regulation

About a year-and-a-half after a state Supreme Court decision that brought the issue to the forefront of legislators’ attention, the California Senate voted to approve Assembly Bill...

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California Senate Could Rule On Gig Economy Law This Week
California Senate Could Rule On Gig Economy Law This Week
September 09, 2019  |  Regulation

As early as this week, California’s state Senate will take up a measure that could forever change the future of the gig economy, and firms...

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Speeding Up Gig Economy Disbursements
Speeding Up Gig Economy Disbursements
September 06, 2019  |  Disbursements

Uber drivers and Airbnb hosts expect to be paid instantly, yet insurance claims payouts for their car accidents or home repairs are still a slow,...

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How AI Makes Claims Payouts Faster And Smarter
How AI Makes Claims Payouts Faster And Smarter
September 05, 2019  |  Disbursements

Seventy percent of gig economy workers are still living paycheck to paycheck, despite pulling in more money than ever. Instant payments and disbursements are therefore...

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PYMNTS’ Labor Day Reading List (Without The Labor)
PYMNTS’ Labor Day Reading List (Without The Labor)
September 02, 2019  |  Payment Methods

Reading lists should cut to the chase, pointing to what’s most urgent or cutting edge.  PYMNTS offers dozens of reports, trackers and playbooks throughout the...

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How Advances Could Help Gig Workers Receive Early Pay
How Advances Could Help Gig Workers Receive Early Pay
August 30, 2019  |  Today In Data

Pay advances can let workers receive full or partial payments for assigned (but not yet completed) jobs, which could be a compelling innovation for gig workers. In...

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Gig Workers’ Preferences For Advance Pay Depends Upon Persona
Gig Workers’ Preferences For Advance Pay Depends Upon Persona
August 30, 2019  |  Payment Methods

The gig economy might be transforming many aspects of the traditional employee-employer relationship – there is still not a consensus on whether gig workers are...

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Small Business Owners Tackle Late Payments With Proactive Policies
Small Business Owners Tackle Late Payments With Proactive Policies
August 30, 2019  |  B2B Payments

For small businesses, clients and customers who pay late —  or don’t pay at all — cost precious time and money. As reported by the Associated...

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Top News In Payments: Advances Let Gig Workers Receive Early Pay; Juul To Adopt New Verification System
Top News In Payments: Advances Let Gig Workers Receive Early Pay; Juul To Adopt New...
August 29, 2019  |  News

Today in the payments news roundup, a report highlights advances that can help gig workers receive early pay. Also, Facebook is staying ahead of advertising...

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