gig economy

A Year After Lyft’s Billionth Ride, The Industry Weathers Big Challenges
A Year After Lyft’s Billionth Ride, The Industry Weathers Big Challenges
September 18, 2019  |  Ridesharing

Optimism can be so fleeting and fragile, especially when it comes to revenue, growth and profit. That’s one lesson to consider today in reading coverage...

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Report: China’s Social Credit Systems Could Go Mainstream
Report: China’s Social Credit Systems Could Go Mainstream
September 17, 2019  |  Economy

The most common association with the term “social credit score” is with China. Since roughly 2014, the Chinese government has been working on the system,...

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Unions Urge NY To Offer Gig Workers More Protections
Unions Urge NY To Offer Gig Workers More Protections
September 16, 2019  |  Gig Economy

Unions in New York are petitioning the state to change its laws to include employment protections for gig economy workers, similar to a bill recently...

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Visa And MoneyGram P2P, Along With Jack Ma, Top Week’s News
Visa And MoneyGram P2P, Along With Jack Ma, Top Week’s News
September 13, 2019  |  News

It was a very busy week for payments and commerce, and the new edition of the PYMNTS Weekender reflects that fact. We have news about...

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California’s New Labor Bill Gets Pushback From Uber
California’s New Labor Bill Gets Pushback From Uber
September 12, 2019  |  Gig Economy

Rideshare giant Uber says it will fight the recent passage of a controversial labor bill in California, The Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday (Sept....

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What’s Next For California’s Gig Economy After AB 5
What’s Next For California’s Gig Economy After AB 5
September 11, 2019  |  Regulation

About a year-and-a-half after a state Supreme Court decision that brought the issue to the forefront of legislators’ attention, the California Senate voted to approve Assembly Bill...

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Gig Economy Could See Overhaul Under New California Bill
Gig Economy Could See Overhaul Under New California Bill
September 11, 2019  |  Gig Economy

California lawmakers passed a controversial labor bill on Tuesday (Sept. 10) that could turn on-demand contract workers into full-fledged employees.   Get the Full Story Complete...

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Deep Dive: The Benefits Of Digital Identity In Banking And The Gig Economy
Deep Dive: The Benefits Of Digital Identity In Banking And The Gig Economy
September 10, 2019  |  Authentication

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California Senate Could Rule On Gig Economy Law This Week
California Senate Could Rule On Gig Economy Law This Week
September 09, 2019  |  Regulation

As early as this week, California’s state Senate will take up a measure that could forever change the future of the gig economy, and firms...

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