The U.S. Department of Labor is proposing new rules that could help gig workers be classified as employees instead of independent contractors. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...
Uber is delivering new rewards and faster payments to its drivers and couriers through a partnership with card-issuing platform Marqeta, along with global payments firm Mastercard and workforce payments platform Branch. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...
Category leaders are losing ground in PYMNTS’ latest Provider Ranking of Gig Economy Apps, as the top players see their scores fall. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...
For its latest banking offering, Revolut recently launched Revolut Pro, a dedicated income, payment and expense management account for freelancers, sole traders, contractors and self-employed individuals looking to manage their business funds. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...
Omnichannel payment solutions company PayTabs is bringing instant payments to entrepreneurs, freelancers and people working in the gig economy across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...
With gig economy workers becoming increasingly hard to find, payments surety, transparency and speed are potent forces that can keep a company’s 1099 workers happy — and onboard. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...
Gig economy tool for young adults and teens PettyGigs is partnering with white-labeled wealth management and brokerage firm Atomic to launch a single solution for earnings, savings and investing. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...
It’s been over a decade since Uber first launched its ride-hailing app in San Francisco, and in the years since, the notion of the gig economy has come to define a platform-based freelance employment model that takes Uber as its archetype. Get the Full Story...
Airbnb is debuting a new feature, called Historical Homes, to capitalize on the demand for heritage-related travel and make it easier for guests to find older places to stay, the company announced Thursday (July 7). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...