Gig Workers

MA Ballot Measure Pushes for Gig Workers to Be Treated Like Contractors
MA Ballot Measure Pushes for Gig Workers to Be Treated Like Contractors
November 16, 2021  |  Gig Economy

Supporters of a Massachusetts ballot question that will ask voters to treat drivers for Uber, Lyft and other app-based companies as independent contractors have collected...

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BBTV Offers Creators Expedited and Cypto Payments 
BBTV Offers Creators Expedited and Cypto Payments 
November 10, 2021  |  Real-Time Payments

The media and technology company BBTV has launched a service called Fast Pay, designed to expedite monthly payments for creators.  “Following registration to BBTV Fast...

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Deep Dive: Why Paying Gig Workers More Quickly Is a Winning Proposition for the Businesses That Employ Them
Deep Dive: Why Paying Gig Workers More Quickly Is a Winning Proposition for the Businesses...
November 09, 2021  |  Disbursements

Efficiency is everything when it comes to payments, and this is true for both consumers and businesses. Microbusinesses, in particular, are eager to improve both the speed and efficiency of...

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Ride-Hailing Fares up 25% in Q3 Over 2019, but Uber, Lyft Riders Don’t Care
Ride-Hailing Fares up 25% in Q3 Over 2019, but Uber, Lyft Riders Don’t Care
November 08, 2021  |  Gig Economy

Riders are returning to Uber and Lyft despite higher prices caused by a driver shortage, Reuters reported Monday (Nov. 8).  “Even with prices being up...

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TaskRabbit on How Instant Disbursements Can Create Freelancer Loyalty for Gig Platforms
TaskRabbit on How Instant Disbursements Can Create Freelancer Loyalty for Gig Platforms
November 08, 2021  |  Disbursements

Instant gig worker payouts need instant payments infrastructure. In the Disbursements Tracker, TaskRabbit’s Vice President of Product Jennifer Grasso explains the importance of instant payments...

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AI, Tech Turns Freelancer Platforms Into Online Small Business Advisers
AI, Tech Turns Freelancer Platforms Into Online Small Business Advisers
November 08, 2021  |  Gig Economy

It’s sometimes called “the ecosystem for indies;” was built to help creative freelancers book and track projects, send invoices and get paid on a single...

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TaskRabbit Takes On The Gig Economy’s Instant Payout Imperative
TaskRabbit Takes On The Gig Economy’s Instant Payout Imperative
November 05, 2021  |  Disbursements

Getting paid fast is more than just a benefit for gig workers. It has become a necessity in today’s challenging economic climate. Some employers are...

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Upwork On Easing Global Gig Economy Payroll Pains
Upwork On Easing Global Gig Economy Payroll Pains
November 04, 2021  |  Cross-border Payments

The international eCommerce ecosystem has seen unprecedented growth since the pandemic began in March 2020, yielding many opportunities for digital-first businesses to expand internationally —...

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New Gig App Provider Ranking Reveals Vibrant Sector of Gig Go-Getters 
New Gig App Provider Ranking Reveals Vibrant Sector of Gig Go-Getters 
October 25, 2021  |  Mobile

Got a gig? No? Well, go and get one. The apps are there if the will is strong.  Looking at PYMNTS’ latest Provider Ranking of...

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