Gig Workers

MyPeople On Gigging With Marketplace Points
MyPeople On Gigging With Marketplace Points
October 08, 2018  |  Retail

For every Thumbtack or TaskRabbit, there are smaller gig economy marketplaces that aim to provide a community feel and to tap into skillsets that aren’t...

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Why Gig Workers Prefer PayPal Over Direct Deposit
Why Gig Workers Prefer PayPal Over Direct Deposit
October 08, 2018  |  Disbursements

In the latest Disbursements Tracker, PYMNTS looks at why a growing group of gig workers and freelancers would rather be paid via PayPal than direct...

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San Francisco Surveys On-Demand Delivery Couriers
San Francisco Surveys On-Demand Delivery Couriers
October 05, 2018  |  Delivery

To learn more about the workers who deliver items such as food and groceries through startups, the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) is launching...

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Today in Data: Bridging The Digital Payments Divide, Carefully
Today in Data: Bridging The Digital Payments Divide, Carefully
October 04, 2018  |  Today In Data

There is much evidence to suggest that the only acceptable pace for digitization in payments and commerce is faster. Disbursements, wherever one may find them, are almost...

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Visa, Postmates Give Gig Workers Instant Pay
Visa, Postmates Give Gig Workers Instant Pay
October 04, 2018  |  Digital Payments

Gig work can serve as a lifestyle that offers flexibility and freedom. It can stand as a stop gap that helps people pay rent, grocery...

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As The Gig Economy Grows Up, Clashes Emerge Over Its Nature
As The Gig Economy Grows Up, Clashes Emerge Over Its Nature
September 28, 2018  |  Gig Economy

It’s probably getting to the point that everyone who doesn’t have gig work — offering rideshares via personal vehicles, for instance, or doing other freelance...

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Uber Lawsuit Verdict: Drivers Are Contractors, Not Employees
Uber Lawsuit Verdict: Drivers Are Contractors, Not Employees
September 26, 2018  |  Ridesharing

A three-judge panel has ruled in favor of the company in the Uber lawsuit focused on Uber jobs and whether the ridesharing company’s drivers should be considered...

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Opening Up Mortgages For Gig Workers
Opening Up Mortgages For Gig Workers
September 18, 2018  |  Alternative Finances

While freelance and self-employment has existed as long as the work has existed, half a decade can make a big difference. Gig workers have gone...

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Digital Marketplaces Draw Gig Economy Workers Across Verticals
Digital Marketplaces Draw Gig Economy Workers Across Verticals
September 13, 2018  |  Retail

The gig economy is a formidable source of employment – and it’s not full of just Uber and Lyft drivers. There are gig workers in...

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