If you really know the music industry, you know that many tour managers and accountants are barely a half-step removed from the glory days of the abacus. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...
Payment frictions are rife in the global gig economy. For example, clients might be reluctant to wire funds internationally, forcing freelancers to endure lengthy waiting periods for their earnings. Digital escrow services could alleviate some of these common payment pain points. PYMNTS recently spoke with...
It’s being treated as victory — perhaps a mild one, but still a win — for workers in the so-called gig economy: A recent ruling from the California Supreme Court makes it more difficult to classify people as independent contractors instead of employees. The decision...
Why the Gig Economy is Growing – and What’s Holding It Back 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...
Can a shift in demographics lead to ripple effects – and maybe even a sea change – in the way gig economy workers get paid? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...
The gig life isn’t just for Uber drivers. And it’s not just about that much-reported millennial “side hustle” either. “Gig” is really just a new word for “freelance,” and that’s a concept that’s been around for a long, long time, encompassing much more than the...
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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With the rise of platforms such as Uber and Postmates, the gig economy market is booming. In 2016 alone, 34 percent of the American workforce was made up of freelancers — a number projected to grow to 43 percent by 2020. Get the Full Story...
