Gig Workers

Upwork Says AI Projects Drive Growth in Otherwise Sluggish Labor Market

Upwork Says AI Projects Drive Growth in Otherwise Sluggish Labor Market
Upwork Says AI Projects Drive Growth in Otherwise Sluggish Labor Market
November 03, 2025  |  Gig Economy

The labor market remained sluggish in the third quarter, but demand for freelance talent in areas related to artificial intelligence (AI) helped drive 2% year-over-year...

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FTC Begins Compensating Consumers After Settlement With Gig Work Platform Arise
FTC Begins Compensating Consumers After Settlement With Gig Work Platform Arise
August 26, 2025  |  Legal

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has begun sending over $6.7 million to consumers as part of its settlement with gig work company Arise Virtual Solutions. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Thunes and Ontop Team to Streamline Freelancer Payments
Thunes and Ontop Team to Streamline Freelancer Payments
August 11, 2025  |  Gig Economy

Money movement platform Thunes launched a partnership with payroll company Ontop. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Uber Expands Instant Driver Payments With Mastercard
Uber Expands Instant Driver Payments With Mastercard
July 24, 2025  |  Credit Cards

Mastercard says it is expanding its payments partnership with Uber. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Papaya and Worksome Partner to Facilitate Global Contingent Workforce Payments
Papaya and Worksome Partner to Facilitate Global Contingent Workforce Payments
July 09, 2025  |  Payroll

Papaya Global and Worksome have partnered to help businesses of all sizes manage and pay freelancers, contractors and gig workers globally. Get the Full Story...

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US Consumers Funnel Side Hustle Cash Directly Into Paying Bills
US Consumers Funnel Side Hustle Cash Directly Into Paying Bills
June 19, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

Traditional 9-to-5 employment, and the bi-weekly paycheck, is no longer sufficient for a significant portion of the U.S. population, leading many to pursue alternative income...

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Banks Caught Flat-Footed as Global Payroll Rides Innovation Wave
Banks Caught Flat-Footed as Global Payroll Rides Innovation Wave
June 03, 2025  |  Gig Economy

Borderless work requires borderless payments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Push-to-Debit Tops Consumer Choice for Instant Payouts
Push-to-Debit Tops Consumer Choice for Instant Payouts
June 02, 2025  |  Disbursements

Imagine you’re owed a payment, whether it’s a gig paycheck, an insurance claim or a loan disbursement. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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