Gig Workers

What’s Next For California’s Gig Economy After AB 5

What’s Next For California’s Gig Economy After AB 5
What’s Next For California’s Gig Economy After AB 5
September 11, 2019  |  Legal & Regulation

About a year-and-a-half after a state Supreme Court decision that brought the issue to the forefront of legislators’ attention, the California Senate voted to approve Assembly Bill...

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California Senate Could Rule On Gig Economy Law This Week
California Senate Could Rule On Gig Economy Law This Week
September 09, 2019  |  Legal & Regulation

As early as this week, California’s state Senate will take up a measure that could forever change the future of the gig economy, and firms...

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Vndly Partners With Pontoon On Contingent Workforce Management Solutions
Vndly Partners With Pontoon On Contingent Workforce Management Solutions
September 09, 2019  |  B2B Payments

Vndly and Pontoon have announced that they are teaming up on contingent workforce management solutions. Founded in 2017, Vndly provides businesses with a work management...

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How Platforms Are Making Apartment Rentals Turnkey
How Platforms Are Making Apartment Rentals Turnkey
September 09, 2019  |  Digital Payments

Finding an apartment is no easy task, burdened by finding the right broker, the right landlord – and timing everything from the lease to internet...

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Speeding Up Gig Economy Disbursements
Speeding Up Gig Economy Disbursements
September 06, 2019  |  Disbursements

Uber drivers and Airbnb hosts expect to be paid instantly, yet insurance claims payouts for their car accidents or home repairs are still a slow,...

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How AI Makes Claims Payouts Faster And Smarter
How AI Makes Claims Payouts Faster And Smarter
September 05, 2019  |  Disbursements

Seventy percent of gig economy workers are still living paycheck to paycheck, despite pulling in more money than ever. Instant payments and disbursements are therefore...

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PYMNTS’ Labor Day Reading List (Without The Labor)
PYMNTS’ Labor Day Reading List (Without The Labor)
September 02, 2019  |  Payment Methods

Reading lists should cut to the chase, pointing to what’s most urgent or cutting edge.  PYMNTS offers dozens of reports, trackers and playbooks throughout the...

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How Advances Could Help Gig Workers Receive Early Pay
How Advances Could Help Gig Workers Receive Early Pay
August 30, 2019  |  Today In Data

Pay advances can let workers receive full or partial payments for assigned (but not yet completed) jobs, which could be a compelling innovation for gig workers. In...

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