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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UPS Adds More Gig Drivers to Offset eCommerce Surges
UPS Adds More Gig Drivers to Offset eCommerce Surges
October 29, 2025  |  Delivery

UPS is reportedly increasing its use of gig delivery drivers as eCommerce volumes grow. As The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported Wednesday (Oct. 29), these drivers use their...

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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 & Regulation

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. The settlement resolved the FTC’s...

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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. The collaboration is designed to give freelancers and remote workers real-time access to their...

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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. The new agreement, announced Thursday (July 24), will see Uber employ several Mastercard solutions, including Mastercard Move for facilitating...

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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. The collaboration brings together...

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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. The rise of the contingent workforce — including freelancers, gig workers, remote teams and cross-border hires — is pushing companies,...

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