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The Labor Economy Becomes the Next Payments Innovation Engine

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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From Payroll to Pay Now: How Real-Time Earnings Are Rewriting Work
From Payroll to Pay Now: How Real-Time Earnings Are Rewriting Work
November 06, 2025  |  Faster Payments

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Fiverr Says Small Businesses’ AI Adoption Drives Demand for Skilled Talent
Fiverr Says Small Businesses’ AI Adoption Drives Demand for Skilled Talent
November 05, 2025  |  Earnings

Freelance services marketplace Fiverr saw growing demand for talent with specialized skills during the third quarter, driven in part by small- to medium-sized businesses’ efforts...

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The Labor Economy Becomes the Innovation Economy
The Labor Economy Becomes the Innovation Economy
November 05, 2025  |  Artificial Intelligence

My hometown of Baltimore was the first city to install gas street lights in 1816 in an effort to curb crime. More cities quickly followed...

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Instant Pay Turns Every Payout Into a Loyalty Opportunity
Instant Pay Turns Every Payout Into a Loyalty Opportunity
October 28, 2025  |  Money Mobility

In the instant economy, how fast money moves determines how people work, spend and stay loyal. The new “Money Mobility Ecosystem: Meeting Recipient Expectations in...

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Gen Z Turns Side Gigs Into 57% of Total Income
Gen Z Turns Side Gigs Into 57% of Total Income
October 16, 2025  |  Gig Economy

What was once a stopgap for hard times is fast becoming a fixture of American financial planning. According to a new PYMNTS Intelligence report, “Do the...

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