What is the state of the jobs market in the U.S.? It all depends upon who you ask. 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...
The Gig Economy Index, a Hyperwallet collaboration, delves into the demographics and behaviors of workers in the gig economy — who they are, what services they supply and what percentage of their overall income the gigs represent.
Gig economy companies Uber and Lyft just got support from the Labor Department, which ruled a company’s workers who clean homes don’t have to be treated as employees — which means it doesn’t have to pay the federal minimum wage, overtime or a portion of...
A good electrical engineer can be hard to find, which can serve as a massive friction for any firm that needs one. And as Freelancer.com CEO and Chairman Matt Barrie told Karen Webster, it really can be almost any firm that needs that kind of expert help....
The gig economy now is a noun, where once to “gig” was a verb, without critical mass — to “gig” in other words, was to supplement income, to make ends meet. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...
With U.S. gig workers accounting for more than $1.4 trillion in income by the end of 2018, it’s safe to say the gig economy is becoming a mainstream part of the global economy. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...
As the gig economy grows and becomes more diverse (with more skilled workers entering the marketplace), opportunities abound for platform providers that can meet the personalized needs of gig workers and businesses. Fiverr CEO Micha Kaufman talks with Karen Webster on the eve of the...
Instacart has announced changes to the way it pays its workers as it faces a class-action lawsuit over how it handles tips earned by its shoppers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...
Instacart, the delivery on demand service, is facing a class-action lawsuit over how it handles tips earned by drivers. 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...
