Gig Workers

Bump in Jobless Claims Underscores Consumer Caution Around Spending

Bump in Jobless Claims Underscores Consumer Caution Around Spending
Bump in Jobless Claims Underscores Consumer Caution Around Spending
September 12, 2024  |  Economy

Although jobless claims newly reported for the past week were only slightly higher, the psychological effect may be one where consumers are more cautious about...

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Lyft Lets Commuters Cap Prices With New Subscription
Lyft Lets Commuters Cap Prices With New Subscription
September 04, 2024  |  Ridesharing

Lyft has debuted a new feature designed to help commuters stay within budget. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Lyft Launches Earned Wage Access Offering and Pet Rides Feature
Lyft Launches Earned Wage Access Offering and Pet Rides Feature
August 27, 2024  |  Gig Economy

Lyft expanded its offerings with earned wage access for drivers and a new service for pet owners. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Ride-Hailing Platforms’ Earnings Underscore Gig Economy’s Momentum
Ride-Hailing Platforms’ Earnings Underscore Gig Economy’s Momentum
August 13, 2024  |  Gig Economy

The side hustle — and the ancillary streams of income those hustles provide — now is a lifeline in the paycheck-to-paycheck economy, across all income...

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Uber, Lyft Applaud California Supreme Court Ruling on Gig Workers
Uber, Lyft Applaud California Supreme Court Ruling on Gig Workers
July 25, 2024  |  Gig Economy

The California Supreme Court ruled Thursday (July 25) that gig workers can be classified as independent contractors, ending a long legal battle in the state....

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OCN Raises $86 Million to Expand Gig Worker Platform
OCN Raises $86 Million to Expand Gig Worker Platform
July 15, 2024  |  Investments

OCN, a gig worker-focused FinTech formerly called OneCarNow, raised $86 million in equity and debt in a Series A funding round. Get the Full Story...

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TaxBit and Taina Partner on Gig Economy Onboarding, Tax Reporting
TaxBit and Taina Partner on Gig Economy Onboarding, Tax Reporting
July 08, 2024  |  Taxes

Tax compliance solution providers TaxBit and Taina Technology have teamed up to help digital marketplaces with their onboarding and reporting needs related to gig workers....

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Uber and Lyft Settle Massachusetts Lawsuit, End Ballot Initiative
Uber and Lyft Settle Massachusetts Lawsuit, End Ballot Initiative
June 28, 2024  |  Gig Economy

Uber and Lyft agreed to a settlement with the Massachusetts Office of the Attorney General, resolving the office’s multiyear litigation against the ridesharing companies. Get...

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