Gig Economy

Gig Economy
Uber and DoorDash Hope to Hitch Ride With GOP Tip Law
March 30, 2025

President Donald Trump wants to remove taxes on workers’ tips. 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 completing this...

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Upwork: Demand for AI Talent Drove Record Revenue in 2024
February 12, 2025

Work marketplace Upwork earned record revenue in 2024 and attributed its gains in part to artificial intelligence (AI). 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...

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FTC Says Antitrust Laws Don’t Apply to Gig Economy Collective Bargaining
January 14, 2025

Gig workers and other independent contractors can take collective action seeking better compensation and job conditions without being challenged by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the regulator said Tuesday (Jan. 14). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Gig Economy Platform Angi Services to Settle FTC Complaint
January 07, 2025

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the New York attorney general aim to require gig economy platform Handy Technologies, which currently does business as Angi Services, to pay $2.95 million and make “substantial” changes to its business practices. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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CFPB Sues Walmart and Branch Over Accounts for Gig Economy Drivers
December 23, 2024

Both Walmart and FinTech company Branch said Monday (Dec. 23) that they will defend themselves “vigorously” against a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) lawsuit filed against the companies. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Uber Says NYC’s Proposed Requirements Would Leave Drivers Without Insurance
December 11, 2024

Uber reportedly told New York City’s taxi regulator that proposed changes to commercial auto insurance requirements may leave drivers unable to insure their vehicles. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Securing the Gig Economy: Combatting API Vulnerabilities and AI-Driven Threats
November 26, 2024

The success of the gig economy hinges on its underlying digital ecosystem, particularly APIs, which power real-time services like Uber and Fiverr. 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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Supreme Court Won’t Hear Uber and Lyft Gig Worker Appeal
October 07, 2024

Uber and Lyft have lost a chance to have an appeal heard by the Supreme Court. 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...

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Lyft Launches Earned Wage Access Offering and Pet Rides Feature
August 27, 2024

Lyft expanded its offerings with earned wage access for drivers and a new service for pet owners. 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...