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Gig economy star Fiverr said on Tuesday (May 25) that freelancers on its platform have collectively earned more than $2 billion. In February 2020, Fiverr had announced that its freelancers had earned $1 billion on its platform since its launch a decade before. Get the...
As Netherlands-based food delivery giant Just Eat Takeaway.com gets closer to finalizing its acquisition of Chicago-based delivery service Grubhub, the former published its prospectus outlining the details of the deal and the associated risks. The prospectus has already been approved by the European Union and...
The gig economy is coming under scrutiny around the globe over labor rights issues. In Spain, the government has enacted new rules that require food delivery companies to turn “freelance” drivers into staff workers in 90 days. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...
A Trump-era rule that would have made it harder for officials to change gig workers’ classification from independent contractors or W-2 employees has been blocked from ever going into effect by the Biden administration. The Labor Department announced that it would pull the rule before...
Gig workers should, at times, be classified as employees, entitled to sick time, healthcare, and paid time off, Reuters reported on Thursday (April 29), citing an exclusive interview with U.S. Labor Secretary Marty Walsh. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...
The year 2020 was not a terrific one for the ridesharing business as consumers on lockdown didn’t need quite so many rides, and sitting in a very confined space with a stranger for only a short ride seemed an overly risky proposition. Get the Full...
Lumanu has rolled out its business platform, which will let creators manage, scale and protect their businesses, a press release said on Wednesday (April 7). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...
The diminished need for rideshares during the COVID-19 pandemic caused many people to abandon gig platforms as a source of income, causing a driver shortage as the world starts reopening post-pandemic. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...
The evolution – and revolution – of the platform economy has been one where individuals find work when and where they need it. For the companies themselves, creating new, digital-first markets while keeping costs (relatively) low can streamline efforts to scale worldwide. But there’s always...
