gig economy

Uber CEO To Trump: Gig Workforce Needs Relief

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

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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Deep Dive: How Businesses Can Sidestep Cross-Border Payment Pain Points
Deep Dive: How Businesses Can Sidestep Cross-Border Payment Pain Points
March 23, 2020  |  Gig Economy

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The Week In Payments: The Visible Perils And Hidden Promise Of The Coronavirus
The Week In Payments: The Visible Perils And Hidden Promise Of The Coronavirus
March 20, 2020  |  Commentary

It almost never happens that a week in payments is dominated by a single story. In an active and competitive series of interconnected ecosystems, there is typically...

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Enabling Access To Faster Payments For Gig Workers In The Moving Industry
Enabling Access To Faster Payments For Gig Workers In The Moving Industry
March 20, 2020  |  Gig Economy

Attracting gig workers in a hot industry requires giving them on-demand payments. In fact, one survey finds that 85 percent of gig workers would take...

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Today In Payments: COVID-19 Triggers Job Losses; JPMC First Big Bank To Shutter Branches As Virus Spreads
Today In Payments: COVID-19 Triggers Job Losses; JPMC First Big Bank To Shutter Branches As...
March 19, 2020  |  News

In today’s top news, due to the coronavirus, over 3,600 workers have lost their jobs and JPMC has temporarily closed 1,000 branches. Also, Square won...

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The Light At The End Of The COVID-19 Tunnel
The Light At The End Of The COVID-19 Tunnel
March 19, 2020  |  Economy

It is easy to get a little bit confused when one takes a step back and looks at the unfolding public reaction to the COVID-19...

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Putting The Move On The Moving Industry’s Gig Worker’s Pay
Putting The Move On The Moving Industry’s Gig Worker’s Pay
March 19, 2020  |  Gig Economy

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Food Focus Shifts To Takeout, Delivery; McDonald’s, Doordash To Help Franchisees, Workers; Blue Apron Stock Up
Food Focus Shifts To Takeout, Delivery; McDonald’s, Doordash To Help Franchisees, Workers; Blue Apron Stock...
March 17, 2020  |  Economy

The dining industry — from quick-service restaurants (QSRs) to on-demand delivery platforms — is making preparations to contend with the coronavirus. Here are the latest...

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