February 15, 2024
European Commission Pushes for Compromise on Gig Worker Rights
In a bid to address the precarious situation of gig workers across the European Union, the European Commission is making efforts to secure support for a compromised agreement on worker...
February 14, 2024
Mastercard and Bank of Punjab Launch Corporate Cards in Pakistan
Mastercard and the Bank of Punjab (BOP) have expanded their two-decade-long partnership to cover the commercial segment in Pakistan. This expanded partnership will include solutions for large corporate entities, small...
February 12, 2024
Australian Parliament Passes Right to Disconnect Law Amidst Debate Over...
The Australian Parliament has approved significant industrial relations reforms, granting employees the long-awaited right to disconnect from work outside of their scheduled shifts. The legislation, which formally passed after endorsement...
February 08, 2024
Getaround to Restructure, Lay Off 30% of North American Staff
Peer-to-peer carsharing marketplace Getaround is laying off about 30% of its North American staff as part of a restructuring plan. The company will restructure its workforce and operations to reduce costs, align...
February 07, 2024
Connected Economy’s Evolution Is Hindered by ‘Balkanization’ of Payment Providers,...
There’s been no shortage of ideas and attempts by businesses to make payments a part of their strategic roadmap, Jim McCarthy, CEO of Thredd, told PYMNTS’ Karen Webster. But when it comes...
February 06, 2024
Lyft Guarantees Weekly Earnings to Boost Gig Economy Workforce
Lyft announced on Tuesday its commitment to ensuring weekly earnings for drivers, marking a significant departure from the conventional gig economy model. This initiative, the first of its kind, aims...
February 06, 2024
Plaid Says Pay by Bank Is Nearing a Tipping Point...
Rahul Hampole, head of payments at Plaid, said pay by bank is gearing up for widespread adoption — but much depends on use cases that are offered, spanning pay-ins … and...
February 04, 2024
FTC Commissioner Bedoya Urges Competition Law Against Worker Misclassification
In a compelling address on Friday, Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Commissioner Alvaro Bedoya emphasized the urgent need for antitrust enforcers, including the FTC, to utilize competition law to combat the...
January 30, 2024
Fiverr Debuts AI-Powered Homepage Among New Services
Fiverr is turning to AI to help businesses improve their access to freelance services. The freelance marketplace announced Tuesday (Jan. 30) the launch of a new artificial intelligence (AI)-enhanced homepage as...
