Gig Workers

Mastercard Launches Early Pay Option For Gig Workers
Mastercard Launches Early Pay Option For Gig Workers
July 10, 2019  |  Gig Economy

Much of the magic of using gig economy services like Uber is contained in the payment experience itself. Instead of fussing with cash or a...

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The Surprising Industries Speeding Instant Payments Adoption
The Surprising Industries Speeding Instant Payments Adoption
July 03, 2019  |  Payment Methods

The global value of real-time compensation is projected to reach $34.3 billion over the next five years, according to the July Disbursements Tracker. The rising...

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How Disbursements Bring B2C-Like Innovation To The B2B Sphere
How Disbursements Bring B2C-Like Innovation To The B2B Sphere
July 03, 2019  |  B2B Payments

While B2B payments innovation often takes a page or two out of the business-to-customer (B2C) payments world, the rise of the gig economy and freelance...

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Weighing Faster Payments Opportunity And Risk For Corporates
Weighing Faster Payments Opportunity And Risk For Corporates
June 27, 2019  |  B2B Payments

New faster payment initiatives are popping up around the world, from Saudi Arabia to Brazil to Australia. In the U.S., accelerated transaction is gaining speed,...

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For Gig Workers and Entrepreneurs, Business Banking Done Digitally
For Gig Workers and Entrepreneurs, Business Banking Done Digitally
June 17, 2019  |  B2B Payments

Entrepreneurs and the smallest and youngest of companies — freelancers, too — need access to business services.  Amaiz CFO Steve Taklalsingh tells PYMNTS why banking...

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Thumbtack Aims To Raise $120M In Funding Round
Thumbtack Aims To Raise $120M In Funding Round
June 07, 2019  |  Investments

Gig economy marketplace Thumbtack is looking to raise up to $120 million in a Series H funding round. The more than 10-year-old company has already...

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UK Contractor Payroll Reforms Reignite Employee Definition Debate
UK Contractor Payroll Reforms Reignite Employee Definition Debate
June 05, 2019  |  B2B Payments

The rise of the gig worker has shaken up the talent pool, with some far-reaching consequences — particularly as it relates to employment regulation. Earlier...

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CA Gig Economy Legislation Could Better Protect Workers
CA Gig Economy Legislation Could Better Protect Workers
June 04, 2019  |  Gig Economy

California has proposed gig economy legislation that could potentially change workers’ classifications from independent contractors to actual employees, which would make them eligible for the...

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Uber And Lyft Drivers Could Gain Access To Digital Ad Revenue
Uber And Lyft Drivers Could Gain Access To Digital Ad Revenue
June 03, 2019  |  Ecosystems

Say hello to the marriage of digital advertising and ride-hailing – and, it seems, more potential for a bigger payday for those gig workers who...

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