benefits

Extra Federal Benefits Ease Layoff Decisions For Employers
Extra Federal Benefits Ease Layoff Decisions For Employers
April 07, 2020  |  Coronavirus

Some employers are breathing a sigh of relief, noting that their laid-off workers are much better off financially amid the economic dive of the COVID-19...

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Brex Offers Work-From-Home Card Rewards
Brex Offers Work-From-Home Card Rewards
April 02, 2020  |  B2B Payments

Upgrades to corporate card issuer Brex’s Card for Startups will accommodate the current COVID-19 lifestyle of working from home and calling for delivery to get...

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Hackers Disrupt Benefits Claims On Italy’s Social Security Website
Hackers Disrupt Benefits Claims On Italy’s Social Security Website
April 01, 2020  |  Security & Fraud

As individuals were beginning to seek COVID-19 benefits, hackers disrupted Italy’s Social Security internet site, per the leader of the welfare agency. Pasquale Tridico said...

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Uber CEO To Trump: Gig Workforce Needs Relief
Uber CEO To Trump: Gig Workforce Needs Relief
March 23, 2020  |  Coronavirus

Gig economy workers suffering from lost wages due to the coronavirus are seeking relief from the federal government, as they are independent contractors and aren’t...

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Mobile Health Benefit Platform Accolade Seeks IPO, Has $620M Valuation
Mobile Health Benefit Platform Accolade Seeks IPO, Has $620M Valuation
March 02, 2020  |  IPO

Health tech startup Accolade, with headquarters in Seattle and Philadelphia, filed with the Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) to raise $100 million for an initial...

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Grab Backs Off Ending Singapore Driver Incentive Program
Grab Backs Off Ending Singapore Driver Incentive Program
February 24, 2020  |  Ridesharing

Following criticism, rideshare app Grab will not be ceasing to offer driver benefits as planned, as drivers worry about funds in the middle of the...

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Uber, Postmates Sue CA Over Labor Rights Law
Uber, Postmates Sue CA Over Labor Rights Law
December 31, 2019  |  Legal

Uber and Postmates have filed a lawsuit against the state of California to try and block a new law that will change how they must...

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What’s Wrong With The Attack On Gig Economy Pay
What’s Wrong With The Attack On Gig Economy Pay
October 14, 2019  |  Gig Economy

Drivers can’t make ends meet. Given the median income of roughly $25,000 a year and the number of hours required behind the wheel to earn...

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Thumbtack Aims To Raise $120M In Funding Round
Thumbtack Aims To Raise $120M In Funding Round
June 07, 2019  |  Investments

Gig economy marketplace Thumbtack is looking to raise up to $120 million in a Series H funding round. The more than 10-year-old company has already...

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