Gig Workers

14% of Small Businesses and Gig Workers Only Use Digital Banks
14% of Small Businesses and Gig Workers Only Use Digital Banks
July 12, 2023  |  Digital-First Banking

This next installment of PYMNTS’ mini-series on consumer behavior popularized during the pandemic focuses on the rise of digital-only banking. Traditional, brick-and-mortar banking through well-established...

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The Great Remote Workforce Divide Gets Wider
The Great Remote Workforce Divide Gets Wider
July 11, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

This next installment of PYMNTS’ mini-series on consumer behaviors popularized during the pandemic demonstrates that workers may be in no rush to return to the...

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Judge Halts NYC Wage Law Opposed by Food Delivery App Firms
Judge Halts NYC Wage Law Opposed by Food Delivery App Firms
July 07, 2023  |  Gig Economy

A judge has reportedly halted a New York City minimum wage law that is opposed by app-based food delivery firms. New York State Supreme Court...

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Food Delivery Companies Challenge New York City Minimum Wage Law
Food Delivery Companies Challenge New York City Minimum Wage Law
July 06, 2023  |  Gig Economy

Uber, DoorDash and other app-based food delivery companies are pushing back against a minimum wage law set to take effect in New York City. The law, which...

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Data Shows Take-Home Pay Is Dropping and so Are Consumers’ Work Days
Data Shows Take-Home Pay Is Dropping and so Are Consumers’ Work Days
June 30, 2023  |  Economy

Three key government-released metrics may together explain why consumers’ financial struggles may be more significant now than in previous economic downturns. The most headline-garnering is...

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Aria Expands B2B Deferred Payment Infrastructure to UK
Aria Expands B2B Deferred Payment Infrastructure to UK
June 29, 2023  |  B2B Payments

French FinTech Aria has expanded its B2B deferred payment infrastructure to the United Kingdom. The company supports the platform economy by allowing freelancers to get...

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DoorDash Adds Hourly Pay Option for Gig Economy Drivers
DoorDash Adds Hourly Pay Option for Gig Economy Drivers
June 28, 2023  |  Delivery

DoorDash will now let its gig workers choose to be hourly workers. The aggregator will let drivers choose to earn a minimum hourly rate, to use...

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Gig Worker Pay Suffers When Platforms Don’t Prioritize AP Automation
Gig Worker Pay Suffers When Platforms Don’t Prioritize AP Automation
June 28, 2023  |  Accounts Payable

When it comes to gig economy companies, a little accounts payable (AP) automation can go a long way. For PYMNTS’ study “Accounts Payable Automation: Why...

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Aggregators Oppose NYC Driver Wage Increase, but Low Pay Threatens Retention
Aggregators Oppose NYC Driver Wage Increase, but Low Pay Threatens Retention
June 13, 2023  |  Aggregators

Restaurant aggregators may be against legislation to raise drivers’ pay, but without some kind of change to their gig workers’ pay structure, they struggle to...

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