Gig Workers

Weighing Faster Payments Opportunity And Risk For Corporates
Weighing Faster Payments Opportunity And Risk For Corporates
June 27, 2019  |  B2B Payments

New faster payment initiatives are popping up around the world, from Saudi Arabia to Brazil to Australia. In the U.S., accelerated transaction is gaining speed,...

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For Gig Workers and Entrepreneurs, Business Banking Done Digitally
For Gig Workers and Entrepreneurs, Business Banking Done Digitally
June 17, 2019  |  B2B Payments

Entrepreneurs and the smallest and youngest of companies — freelancers, too — need access to business services.  Amaiz CFO Steve Taklalsingh tells PYMNTS why banking...

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Thumbtack Aims To Raise $120M In Funding Round
Thumbtack Aims To Raise $120M In Funding Round
June 07, 2019  |  Investments

Gig economy marketplace Thumbtack is looking to raise up to $120 million in a Series H funding round. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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UK Contractor Payroll Reforms Reignite Employee Definition Debate
UK Contractor Payroll Reforms Reignite Employee Definition Debate
June 05, 2019  |  B2B Payments

The rise of the gig worker has shaken up the talent pool, with some far-reaching consequences — particularly as it relates to employment regulation. Get...

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CA Gig Economy Legislation Could Better Protect Workers
CA Gig Economy Legislation Could Better Protect Workers
June 04, 2019  |  Gig Economy

California has proposed gig economy legislation that could potentially change workers’ classifications from independent contractors to actual employees, which would make them eligible for the...

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Uber And Lyft Drivers Could Gain Access To Digital Ad Revenue
Uber And Lyft Drivers Could Gain Access To Digital Ad Revenue
June 03, 2019  |  Ecosystems

Say hello to the marriage of digital advertising and ride-hailing – and, it seems, more potential for a bigger payday for those gig workers who...

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Customer Service Can Be A Competitive Advantage For Digital Platforms
Customer Service Can Be A Competitive Advantage For Digital Platforms
May 24, 2019  |  Gig Economy

The crux of the Payments and The Platform Economy Playbook is that with 162 million workers in the U.S. and Europe currently involved with the...

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Helping The Smallest Businesses Navigate Credit – And Taxes
Helping The Smallest Businesses Navigate Credit – And Taxes
May 22, 2019  |  Today In Data

The gig economy is gaining ground, as an increasing number of workers have specialized skill sets. But even the savviest of individuals may need help...

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Breaking New Ground In Payments — And With Young Consumers
Breaking New Ground In Payments — And With Young Consumers
May 20, 2019  |  Today In Data

Can a disbursement check be in the mail without actually being in the mail, so to speak? And can digital technology, including automatic payments, really make for better...

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