gig economy

AB5 Is Now The Law Of The Gig Land In California

AB5 Is Now The Law Of The Gig Land In California
AB5 Is Now The Law Of The Gig Land In California
September 18, 2019  |  Regulation

In a decision that is reportedly not likely to calm an increasing debate when it comes to the nature of work or rules in the...

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A Year After Lyft’s Billionth Ride, The Industry Weathers Big Challenges
A Year After Lyft’s Billionth Ride, The Industry Weathers Big Challenges
September 18, 2019  |  Ridesharing

Optimism can be so fleeting and fragile, especially when it comes to revenue, growth and profit. That’s one lesson to consider today in reading coverage...

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Report: China’s Social Credit Systems Could Go Mainstream
Report: China’s Social Credit Systems Could Go Mainstream
September 17, 2019  |  Economy

The most common association with the term “social credit score” is with China. Since roughly 2014, the Chinese government has been working on the system,...

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Unions Urge NY To Offer Gig Workers More Protections
Unions Urge NY To Offer Gig Workers More Protections
September 16, 2019  |  Gig Economy

Unions in New York are petitioning the state to change its laws to include employment protections for gig economy workers, similar to a bill recently...

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Visa And MoneyGram P2P, Along With Jack Ma, Top Week’s News
Visa And MoneyGram P2P, Along With Jack Ma, Top Week’s News
September 13, 2019  |  News

It was a very busy week for payments and commerce, and the new edition of the PYMNTS Weekender reflects that fact. We have news about...

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California’s New Labor Bill Gets Pushback From Uber
California’s New Labor Bill Gets Pushback From Uber
September 12, 2019  |  Gig Economy

Rideshare giant Uber says it will fight the recent passage of a controversial labor bill in California, The Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday (Sept....

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What’s Next For California’s Gig Economy After AB 5
What’s Next For California’s Gig Economy After AB 5
September 11, 2019  |  Regulation

About a year-and-a-half after a state Supreme Court decision that brought the issue to the forefront of legislators’ attention, the California Senate voted to approve Assembly Bill...

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Gig Economy Could See Overhaul Under New California Bill
Gig Economy Could See Overhaul Under New California Bill
September 11, 2019  |  Gig Economy

California lawmakers passed a controversial labor bill on Tuesday (Sept. 10) that could turn on-demand contract workers into full-fledged employees.   Get the Full Story Complete...

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Deep Dive: The Benefits Of Digital Identity In Banking And The Gig Economy
Deep Dive: The Benefits Of Digital Identity In Banking And The Gig Economy
September 10, 2019  |  Authentication

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