Gig Economy

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

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 levels. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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

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. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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

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 the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Uber Responds to NYC Minimum Pay Rule With Driver Lockouts
June 24, 2024

Uber has reportedly been locking out drivers from its app during periods of low demand over the past month in response to New York City’s minimum pay rule. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Court Rejects Uber’s Challenge to California Gig Worker Law
June 10, 2024

Uber said Monday (June 10) that a U.S. appeals court decision rejecting the company’s challenge to a California law that could force it to treat drivers as employees rather than independent contractors will have no impact. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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California Supreme Court to Hear Challenges to Gig Worker Law
May 21, 2024

On Tuesday (May 21), the California Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in a lawsuit challenging a ballot measure known as Proposition 22. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Uber, Lyft Head to Court as Massachusetts Challenges Driver Classification
May 13, 2024

Uber and Lyft are facing a trial in Massachusetts over allegations that they misclassified their drivers as independent contractors instead of employees. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Oscar Health: Gig Workers Drive Record Jump in ‘Obamacare’ Enrollment
May 07, 2024

Insurance platform Oscar Health recorded its first-ever net profit amid record customer enrollment in Affordable Care Act plans. 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...

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Gig Worker Ballot Measures Get Hearing in Massachusetts Court
May 06, 2024

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court heard oral arguments Monday (May 6) regarding a proposed ballot measure that seeks to redefine the employment relationship between rideshare and delivery drivers and companies like Uber and Lyft. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...