gig economy

FTC Says Antitrust Laws Don’t Apply to Gig Economy Collective Bargaining
FTC Says Antitrust Laws Don’t Apply to Gig Economy Collective Bargaining
January 14, 2025  |  Gig Economy

Gig workers and other independent contractors can take collective action seeking better compensation and job conditions without being challenged by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC),...

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Gig Economy Platform Angi Services to Settle FTC Complaint
Gig Economy Platform Angi Services to Settle FTC Complaint
January 07, 2025  |  Gig Economy

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the New York attorney general aim to require gig economy platform Handy Technologies, which currently does business as Angi...

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Platforms and Providers Expand With Earned Wage Access Acquisitions and Buildouts
Platforms and Providers Expand With Earned Wage Access Acquisitions and Buildouts
December 27, 2024  |  Payroll

Earned wage access (EWA) is expanding platforms, including the eCommerce and ridesharing mainstays that rely on drivers for deliveries and trips, and the FinTech providers...

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CFPB Sues Walmart and Branch Over Accounts for Gig Economy Drivers
CFPB Sues Walmart and Branch Over Accounts for Gig Economy Drivers
December 23, 2024  |  Gig Economy

Both Walmart and FinTech company Branch said Monday (Dec. 23) that they will defend themselves “vigorously” against a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) lawsuit filed...

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Fiserv Acquires Earned Wage Access Firm Payfare
Fiserv Acquires Earned Wage Access Firm Payfare
December 23, 2024  |  Acquisitions

Payments and financial services technology company Fiserv is acquiring earned wage access (EWA) provider Payfare. “This acquisition complements the embedded finance solutions of Fiserv with card program management,...

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The On-Demand Economy Drives Surge in Instant Payments
The On-Demand Economy Drives Surge in Instant Payments
December 17, 2024  |  Money Mobility

What do gig workers and gamers have in common? Both are driving a seismic shift in how businesses manage payments — and instant is the...

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Uber Says NYC’s Proposed Requirements Would Leave Drivers Without Insurance
Uber Says NYC’s Proposed Requirements Would Leave Drivers Without Insurance
December 11, 2024  |  Gig Economy

Uber reportedly told New York City’s taxi regulator that proposed changes to commercial auto insurance requirements may leave drivers unable to insure their vehicles. The...

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Securing the Gig Economy: Combatting API Vulnerabilities and AI-Driven Threats
Securing the Gig Economy: Combatting API Vulnerabilities and AI-Driven Threats
November 26, 2024  |  Gig Economy

The success of the gig economy hinges on its underlying digital ecosystem, particularly APIs, which power real-time services like Uber and Fiverr. But APIs are...

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Fiverr Revenue Soars as Freelancers Seek Bigger Projects
Fiverr Revenue Soars as Freelancers Seek Bigger Projects
October 30, 2024  |  Earnings

Fiverr shares rocketed ahead by roughly 30% on Wednesday morning (Oct. 30) after third-quarter results highlighted that programs geared toward encouraging buyers to spend more...

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