Contract Workers news and trends

Mastercard: New Stride Partnership Is Just ‘First Step’ In Helping Gig Workers
Healthcare // October 16, 2020

Mastercard has teamed with portable-benefits platform Stride to make it easier for gig workers to buy healthcare coverage. Jess Turner, Mastercard’s executive vice president for North America Products and Innovation, tells PYMNTS the venture is just one part of the firm’s push to help gig workers get benefits. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Apple Will Pay Contracted Janitors And Bus Drivers During Shutdown
Coronavirus // March 31, 2020

Contractors with Apple who work in janitorial, bus driving and other such fields will be paid during the coronavirus shutdown, in a reversal from the tech giant’s previous position. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

California Gig Decree Prompts Uber To Halt Upfront Pricing
Gig Economy // January 09, 2020

Uber is dropping upfront pricing in favor of estimates in response to the California gig economy law that took effect Jan 1. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Gig Economy Companies Dealt A Blow With California Supreme Court Ruling
Gig Economy // May 01, 2018

The gig economy companies were dealt a blow Monday (April 30) after the Supreme Court in California ruled that gig economy companies can’t count workers as independent contractors instead of employees. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Mastercard: New Stride Partnership Is Just ‘First Step’ In Helping Gig Workers

October 16, 2020
Mastercard has teamed with portable-benefits platform Stride to make it easier for gig workers to buy healthcare coverage. Jess Turner, Mastercard’s executive vice president for North America Products and Innovation, tells PYMNTS the venture is just one part of the firm’s push to help gig workers get benefits. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access […]

Quick Reads
 Remote and Stripe Offer Stablecoin Payments for Contract Workers

December 17, 2024
Payroll/HR platform Remote says its clients can now pay contract workers using stablecoins. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from PYMNTS […]

Apple Will Pay Contracted Janitors And Bus Drivers During Shutdown

March 31, 2020
Contractors with Apple who work in janitorial, bus driving and other such fields will be paid during the coronavirus shutdown, in a reversal from the tech giant’s previous position. Get...

California Gig Decree Prompts Uber To Halt Upfront Pricing

January 09, 2020
Uber is dropping upfront pricing in favor of estimates in response to the California gig economy law that took effect Jan 1. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Gig Economy Companies Dealt A Blow With California Supreme Court Ruling

May 01, 2018
The gig economy companies were dealt a blow Monday (April 30) after the Supreme Court in California ruled that gig economy companies can’t count workers as independent contractors instead of...