gig economy

Uber, Lyft Head to Court as Massachusetts Challenges Driver Classification
Uber, Lyft Head to Court as Massachusetts Challenges Driver Classification
May 13, 2024  |  Gig Economy

Uber and Lyft are facing a trial in Massachusetts over allegations that they misclassified their drivers as independent contractors instead of employees. The trial is...

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Oscar Health: Gig Workers Drive Record Jump in ‘Obamacare’ Enrollment
Oscar Health: Gig Workers Drive Record Jump in ‘Obamacare’ Enrollment
May 07, 2024  |  Gig Economy

Insurance platform Oscar Health recorded its first-ever net profit amid record customer enrollment in Affordable Care Act plans. During an earnings call Tuesday (May 7), CEO Mark Bertolini said that...

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Gig Worker Ballot Measures Get Hearing in Massachusetts Court
Gig Worker Ballot Measures Get Hearing in Massachusetts Court
May 06, 2024  |  Gig Economy

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court heard oral arguments Monday (May 6) regarding a proposed ballot measure that seeks to redefine the employment relationship between rideshare and...

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Chase’s New SMB Offerings Point to Appeal of Ad Hoc Real-Time B2B Payments
Chase’s New SMB Offerings Point to Appeal of Ad Hoc Real-Time B2B Payments
May 02, 2024  |  Real-Time Payments

In B2B interactions, faster payments — especially ad hoc payments — may prove to be a competitive advantage. PYMNTS Intelligence found that non-recurring payments represent roughly a quarter of...

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Uber Sued for $312 Million by London Cab Drivers
Uber Sued for $312 Million by London Cab Drivers
May 02, 2024  |  Legal & Regulation

Uber is reportedly facing a $312 million lawsuit from drivers of London’s black cabs. That suit, according to a Bloomberg news report Thursday (May 2), was...

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Upwork Believes AI is the Future of Work
Upwork Believes AI is the Future of Work
May 01, 2024  |  Earnings

Against a challenging macro backdrop, freelance work matters more than ever.  And the innovations that support those freelancers have taken on a new prominence.  That’s...

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Side Hustles in Focus as Gig Worker Laws Stir Uncertainty
Side Hustles in Focus as Gig Worker Laws Stir Uncertainty
April 29, 2024  |  Gig Economy

In the debate over the classification of gig workers, Massachusetts finds itself at the center of a legislative whirlwind, echoing a lengthy battle around California’s...

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California Uber Drivers Reap $1 Billion in Benefits Since 2020
California Uber Drivers Reap $1 Billion in Benefits Since 2020
April 26, 2024  |  Gig Economy

Uber says it has made an investment exceeding $1 billion in benefits for its California drivers and couriers since 2020. This investment is aimed at...

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Lower Costs, Easier Integration Could Boost Instant Ad Hoc Payments
Lower Costs, Easier Integration Could Boost Instant Ad Hoc Payments
April 22, 2024  |  Real-Time Payments

The use of ad hoc payments by large enterprises to pay small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs) and individuals is on the rise — and exclusive...

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