Gig Economy

A gig economy is a free market system in which temporary positions are common and organizations contract with independent workers for short-term engagements. The term "gig" is a slang word meaning "a job for a specified period of time" and is typically used in referring to musicians. Temporary work or temporary employment refers to an employment situation where the working arrangement is limited to a certain period of time based on the needs of the employing organization.

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UK Rules Uber Drivers Are Entitled To Benefits, PTO
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UK Rules Uber Drivers Are Entitled To Benefits, PTO
February 19, 2021

Uber drivers in the U.K. are entitled to paid time off, a minimum wage, and other benefits previously denied to gig economy workers,  The Wall Street Journal reported on Friday (Feb. 19). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Fiverr Introduces Subscriptions Tool For Freelancers
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Fiverr Introduces Subscriptions Tool For Freelancers
February 10, 2021

Freelance services platform Fiverr is introducing a new tool that enables freelancers to offer subscriptions to the clients they work with the most. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

California Uber, Lyft Drivers File Lawsuit Over Prop 22
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California Uber, Lyft Drivers File Lawsuit Over Prop 22
January 13, 2021

Gig workers in California who drive for Uber, Lyft and other rideshare and delivery platforms have filed a lawsuit in the state’s Supreme Court seeking to overturn Proposition 22, the Associated Press reported on Wednesday (Jan. 13). Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Albertsons Laying Off Unionized Delivery Drivers In Pivot To DoorDash
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Albertsons Laying Off Unionized Delivery Drivers In Pivot To DoorDash
January 06, 2021

Albertsons supermarket chain is reportedly laying off some of its unionized delivery drivers and instead teaming with DoorDash for deliveries, according to a report in SFGate on Wednesday (Jan. 6). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Uber Looks To Cut European Deal To Avoid Reclassification Of Gig Workers
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Uber Looks To Cut European Deal To Avoid Reclassification Of Gig Workers
December 30, 2020

Pressure over employment rights in Europe has prompted food delivery and rideshare firms like Uber and Deliveroo to open negotiations with unions and labor groups, The Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday (Dec. 30). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Grubhub Changes Tipping In California, Angering Drivers
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Grubhub Changes Tipping In California, Angering Drivers
December 27, 2020

Grubhub drivers are fuming over a new company policy that has led to dramatically reduced tipping, the Financial Times reported, citing exchanges with drivers and posts by other drivers on the Reddit social media platform. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Digital-First Economy Spawns On-Demand Partnerships
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Digital-First Economy Spawns On-Demand Partnerships
December 17, 2020

The digital-first economy has spawned many new business models, and one that has taken flight during this end-of-the-year period is on-demand retail partnerships. They come in two flavors. In the first one, a service company partners with a retailer to be an exclusive on-demand service...

National Restaurant Association Framework Aims To Close Gap Between Restaurants And Aggregators
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National Restaurant Association Framework Aims To Close Gap Between Restaurants And Aggregators
December 16, 2020

Amid the commission caps, and amid the pandemic’s tailwind that has spurred a great digital shift toward food delivery through online channels – might eateries and aggregators be partnering to navigate a post-COVID future? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Consumers Will Pay Increased Fees To Offset California Gig Worker Benefits
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Consumers Will Pay Increased Fees To Offset California Gig Worker Benefits
December 14, 2020

Gig workers for Uber and others in California will start getting benefits, but consumers will pay the price in additional fees, the Financial Times (FT) reported Monday (Dec. 14). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...