Self Employed news and trends

EU Debates Digital Platform Rules for Gig Workers
Gig Economy // January 24, 2023

The European Commission and the European Parliament are debating the future of digital platform work. 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,...

Senators Look To Extend PPP Loans To Include More SMBs
Loans // June 10, 2020

A group of Democratic senators has introduced a new Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) for small businesses with 100 or fewer employees, including sole proprietorships and the self-employed, according to a press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

PPP Loan Forgiveness May Be Hard To Win For Self-Employed Workers
Loans // May 22, 2020

The self-employed might regret getting one of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans from the Small Business Administration (SBA). 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...

UK FinTechs Team To Help Self-Employed Workers Amid COVID-19
Gig Economy // March 24, 2020

U.K.-based FinTechs have banded together to help self-employed workers prove their income so they can be eligible for financial support, according to a report. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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April 23, 2024
Access to financial resources is undeniably critical for business success. Without it, the road ahead can be fraught with challenges, potentially leading to the demise of even the most promising ventures.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins […]

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Senators Look To Extend PPP Loans To Include More SMBs

June 10, 2020
A group of Democratic senators has introduced a new Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) for small businesses with 100 or fewer employees, including sole proprietorships and the self-employed, according to a press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional […]

PPP Loan Forgiveness May Be Hard To Win For Self-Employed Workers

May 22, 2020
The self-employed might regret getting one of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans from the Small Business Administration (SBA). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

UK FinTechs Team To Help Self-Employed Workers Amid COVID-19

March 24, 2020
U.K.-based FinTechs have banded together to help self-employed workers prove their income so they can be eligible for financial support, according to a report. Get the Full Story Complete the...

France’s Highest Court Says Uber Drivers Are Employees

March 04, 2020
France’s high court ruled in favor of an Uber driver who had asked that his contractual relationship with Uber be changed to an employment contract, the court said on Wednesday...