gig economy

The Gig Economy Is Now the Training Layer for AI
The Gig Economy Is Now the Training Layer for AI
March 20, 2026  |  artificial intelligence

DoorDash on Thursday (March 19) launched a paid task program that redirects its 8 million U.S. delivery couriers toward a new kind of work: generating...

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Welcome to the Transactional Economy
Welcome to the Transactional Economy
March 04, 2026  |  Payroll

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One-Third of Millennials Now Rely on Gig Payments and Tips as Primary Income
One-Third of Millennials Now Rely on Gig Payments and Tips as Primary Income
February 27, 2026  |  Gig Economy

Nearly one-third of millennials depend on transactional payouts from gig work and tips as their main source of income, replacing traditional paychecks with a piecemeal...

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Lyft Draws Big Spenders With Rewards and Partnerships
Lyft Draws Big Spenders With Rewards and Partnerships
February 11, 2026  |  Ridesharing

Partnerships and rewards drove growth at Lyft in the fourth quarter. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Portable Credentials Help Hourly Workers Keep Income Flowing
Portable Credentials Help Hourly Workers Keep Income Flowing
January 26, 2026  |  Connected Economy

PYMNTS Intelligence’s continuing explorations into the Labor Economy reveal that roughly 60 million Americans earn $25 an hour or less, representing 36.5% of total U.S....

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The Labor Economy Becomes the Next Payments Innovation Engine
The Labor Economy Becomes the Next Payments Innovation Engine
January 09, 2026  |  What's Trending

In 2026, the Labor Economy becomes one of the most important sources of economic growth — not despite automation, but because of it. As intelligence...

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New York Sues UPS, Alleging Persistent Underpayment of Seasonal Workers
New York Sues UPS, Alleging Persistent Underpayment of Seasonal Workers
December 15, 2025  |  Shipping

The New York State Office of the Attorney General (OAG) sued UPS Monday (Dec. 15), alleging that the package delivery company “repeatedly and persistently” underpaid...

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Instacart Sues New York City to Block New Grocery Delivery Laws
Instacart Sues New York City to Block New Grocery Delivery Laws
December 02, 2025  |  Delivery

Instacart is suing New York City over the city’s new laws that will govern grocery delivery workers’ pay and tips. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Instant Payouts Pull Workers Toward Rival Platforms
Instant Payouts Pull Workers Toward Rival Platforms
December 02, 2025  |  Real-Time Payments

Instant money movement is accelerating across the U.S. economy, and nowhere is that shift more visible than in the gig economy, where workers increasingly expect...

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