The rise of the gig economy has sparked a new conversation about what constitutes an employee versus a small business: are gig workers working for...
For gig workers, a growing subset of the economy where at least one-third of the U.S. workforce has taken on project-based work, getting paid in...
Getting paid in advance for work to be completed later is gaining traction in the gig economy. As found in the Pay Advances Report, the trend...
We hope you had a great week, and that you didn’t miss any important news from the world of payments and commerce. The PYMNTS Weekender, as...
In the gig economy, early payment—not just ease or speed—can be a differentiator. According to Pay Advances: The Gig Economy’s New Normal, employers disbursed $236 billion...
Gig workers are beginning to get their wages before – not after – a job is complete through advances. In international news, China’s push toward a digital economy comes...
You may have noticed in recent years that the cash you have in your wallet, pocket or purse tends to last longer than it used...
Unlike the typical worker in the 9 to 5 cycle, gig workers often find themselves living paycheck to paycheck, because they must complete a work...
Much of the magic of using gig economy services like Uber is contained in the payment experience itself. Instead of fussing with cash or a...