Gig workers should, at times, be classified as employees, entitled to sick time, healthcare, and paid time off, Reuters reported on Thursday (April 29), citing an exclusive interview with U.S. Labor Secretary Marty Walsh. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...
The year 2020 was not a terrific one for the ridesharing business as consumers on lockdown didn’t need quite so many rides, and sitting in a very confined space with a stranger for only a short ride seemed an overly risky proposition. Get the Full...
Lumanu has rolled out its business platform, which will let creators manage, scale and protect their businesses, a press release said on Wednesday (April 7). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...
The diminished need for rideshares during the COVID-19 pandemic caused many people to abandon gig platforms as a source of income, causing a driver shortage as the world starts reopening post-pandemic. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...
The evolution – and revolution – of the platform economy has been one where individuals find work when and where they need it. For the companies themselves, creating new, digital-first markets while keeping costs (relatively) low can streamline efforts to scale worldwide. But there’s always...
Uber drivers in the U.K. are entitled to paid time off, a minimum wage, and other benefits previously denied to gig economy workers, The Wall Street Journal reported on Friday (Feb. 19). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...
Freelance services platform Fiverr is introducing a new tool that enables freelancers to offer subscriptions to the clients they work with the most. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...
Gig workers in California who drive for Uber, Lyft and other rideshare and delivery platforms have filed a lawsuit in the state’s Supreme Court seeking to overturn Proposition 22, the Associated Press reported on Wednesday (Jan. 13). Get the Full Story Complete the form to...
Albertsons supermarket chain is reportedly laying off some of its unionized delivery drivers and instead teaming with DoorDash for deliveries, according to a report in SFGate on Wednesday (Jan. 6). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...
