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The gig life isn’t just for Uber drivers. And it’s not just about that much-reported millennial “side hustle” either. “Gig” is really just a new word for “freelance,” and that’s a concept that’s been around for a long, long time, encompassing much more than the...
The gig economy companies were dealt a blow Monday (April 30) after the Supreme Court in California ruled that gig economy companies can’t count workers as independent contractors instead of employees. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...
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With the rise of platforms such as Uber and Postmates, the gig economy market is booming. In 2016 alone, 34 percent of the American workforce was made up of freelancers — a number projected to grow to 43 percent by 2020. Get the Full Story...
Fiverr, the online marketplace that enables companies to hire freelancers, is acquiring AND CO, another startup that provides support tools for freelancers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...
Long gone are the days when Ford, J.C. Penney and General Electric were the largest U.S. employers. A new analysis shows that the country’s outsourcing companies – including the likes of Compass Group and Accenture – are the largest employers, leasing out workers to some...
A handful of Instacart contract workers were gearing up to strike this past weekend to protest what personal shoppers contend are low wages. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...
While there is an emerging consensus that the gig economy may be the future of American labor, the trials and tribulations of Uber drivers looking to get paid highlights why this conclusion may not be as foregone as it appears. Get the Full Story Complete...
Uber is looking to expand its services and has sent out an email to drivers to find out if they’d be interested in taking on additional on-demand jobs, such as cleaning, moving and food service. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...
