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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Labor Dept Floats ‘Tests’ To Define Independent Contractors
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Labor Dept Floats ‘Tests’ To Define Independent Contractors
September 23, 2020

New tests may help companies (and regulators) determine who is an independent contractor — and who is not. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to...

Fiverr Expands Business Offerings For Easier Remote Work
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Fiverr Expands Business Offerings For Easier Remote Work
September 15, 2020

Fiverr International Ltd., an established player in the field of connecting businesses and freelancers, on Tuesday (Sept. 15) announced a new offering aimed at facilitating easy cooperation among teams of workers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Drivers Fuel Surge In French Food Delivery Firms
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Drivers Fuel Surge In French Food Delivery Firms
September 08, 2020

The number of food delivery companies increased dramatically in France over the summer while nearly all other industries suffered due to COVID-19, according to the National Council of Clerks. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

The Pandemic And The Side-Hustle Renaissance
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The Pandemic And The Side-Hustle Renaissance
September 07, 2020

Labor Day 2020 has an unfortunate cloud hanging over it: a high U.S. unemployment rate, even as the nation engages in its annual celebration of workers. While the holiday barbecues will roll on (socially distanced, of course), there will be millions of workers wondering when...

Lawmaker: California’s Amazon-Endorsed AB 3262 Will Not Proceed In Its ‘Present Form’
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Lawmaker: California’s Amazon-Endorsed AB 3262 Will Not Proceed In Its ‘Present Form’
August 31, 2020

The lawmaker behind a proposed California consumer protection law indicated that it will not proceed in its current iteration, CNBC reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Meeting The Payments Needs Of Cross-Border Gig Workers
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Meeting The Payments Needs Of Cross-Border Gig Workers
August 31, 2020

Even before the pandemic upended the ways we live and work, the workforce itself was shifting, marked by the rapid expansion of the gig economy. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

DC Attorney General Sues Instacart Over Fees Customers Thought Were Tips
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DC Attorney General Sues Instacart Over Fees Customers Thought Were Tips
August 27, 2020

The attorney general for the District of Columbia alleges in a lawsuit filed on Thursday (Aug. 27) that Instacart made substantial sums in the city by tricking customers into thinking voluntary payments they added to food delivery bills were tips for drivers. Get the Full...

Uber Eats Will Still Deliver In California If Ridesharing Is Shut Down
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Uber Eats Will Still Deliver In California If Ridesharing Is Shut Down
August 17, 2020

Uber says it will continue operating food delivery business Uber Eats in California even if its main ridesharing business is forced to shut down on Friday (Aug. 21) because of a recent court order, Reuters reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Just Eat Takeaway To End Its Gig Worker Model
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Just Eat Takeaway To End Its Gig Worker Model
August 16, 2020

As courts force an end to the use of gig workers by Uber and Lyft in California, the CEO of Just Eat Takeaway said he will do it on his own. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...