Gig Workers

EU Nixes Provisional Agreement on Reclassification of Gig Workers
EU Nixes Provisional Agreement on Reclassification of Gig Workers
December 22, 2023  |  Gig Economy

European Union (EU) member states have rejected a provisional deal aimed at reclassifying millions of gig workers as employees. Officials from Spain, the current holder...

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Uber Agrees to Raise Minimum Wage for French Drivers
Uber Agrees to Raise Minimum Wage for French Drivers
December 20, 2023  |  Gig Economy

Uber and other ride-hailing companies have agreed to give their French drivers a raise. Those workers will now be eligible for 9 euros ($9.85) per trip —...

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Small Businesses See Instant Payments as Vital Cash Flow Boost
Small Businesses See Instant Payments as Vital Cash Flow Boost
December 18, 2023  |  Real-Time Payments

Enigma Technologies Co-founder and CEO Hicham Oudghiri said the ecosystem surrounding instant payments is complex. “When it comes to instant payments, everyone has their own...

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DoorDash Trails Uber Driver in Latest Provider Ranking of Gig Platform Apps
DoorDash Trails Uber Driver in Latest Provider Ranking of Gig Platform Apps
December 13, 2023  |  Gig Economy

The gig economy allows workers control over their own employment while offering consumers choice and convenience. PYMNTS Provider Ranking of Gig Platform Apps, which uses...

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Nearly 60% of Freelancers Will Pay for Instant Payouts
Nearly 60% of Freelancers Will Pay for Instant Payouts
December 07, 2023  |  Disbursements

Consumers facing financial difficulties are more willing to pay for faster access to their wages.  As found in “Measuring Consumer Satisfaction With Instant Payouts,” a...

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Upwork Launches Partnerships to Enhance Workforce Management
Upwork Launches Partnerships to Enhance Workforce Management
December 05, 2023  |  Gig Economy

Upwork has launched a pair of collaborations designed to offer an improved approach to workforce management. The work marketplace announced Tuesday (Dec. 5) that it was beginning...

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FTC Issues $3 Million in Refunds for Leads Sold by HomeAdvisor
FTC Issues $3 Million in Refunds for Leads Sold by HomeAdvisor
November 28, 2023  |  Legal & Regulation

HomeAdvisor, a company affiliated with Angi (formerly known as Angie’s List), came under scrutiny by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for alleged deceptive marketing tactics....

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Uber Expands Safety and Earning Features on Driver App
Uber Expands Safety and Earning Features on Driver App
November 13, 2023  |  Ridesharing

Uber is adding several features related to safety, navigation and earning to its app for drivers. “Today we’re announcing improvements to the Uber Driver app,...

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Uber and Lyft to Pay $328 Million Settlement for Withholding Driver Pay
Uber and Lyft to Pay $328 Million Settlement for Withholding Driver Pay
November 02, 2023  |  Gig Economy

Uber and Lyft will pay a combined settlement of $328 million after multi-year investigations into their practices by the New York State Attorney General. The...

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