Gig Workers

As The Gig Economy Grows Up, Clashes Emerge Over Its Nature

As The Gig Economy Grows Up, Clashes Emerge Over Its Nature
As The Gig Economy Grows Up, Clashes Emerge Over Its Nature
September 28, 2018  |  Gig Economy

It’s probably getting to the point that everyone who doesn’t have gig work — offering rideshares via personal vehicles, for instance, or doing other freelance...

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Uber Lawsuit Verdict: Drivers Are Contractors, Not Employees
Uber Lawsuit Verdict: Drivers Are Contractors, Not Employees
September 26, 2018  |  Ridesharing

A three-judge panel has ruled in favor of the company in the Uber lawsuit focused on Uber jobs and whether the ridesharing company’s drivers should be considered...

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Opening Up Mortgages For Gig Workers
Opening Up Mortgages For Gig Workers
September 18, 2018  |  Alternative Finances

While freelance and self-employment has existed as long as the work has existed, half a decade can make a big difference. Gig workers have gone...

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Digital Marketplaces Draw Gig Economy Workers Across Verticals
Digital Marketplaces Draw Gig Economy Workers Across Verticals
September 13, 2018  |  Retail

The gig economy is a formidable source of employment – and it’s not full of just Uber and Lyft drivers. There are gig workers in...

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Airbnb For Work Redefines The Offsite
Airbnb For Work Redefines The Offsite
September 13, 2018  |  Gig Economy

Work isn’t what it used to be. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), workers born between 1960 and 1980 (the tail end of the...

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Why Gig Workers Need Their Own Bank
Why Gig Workers Need Their Own Bank
September 06, 2018  |  Gig Economy

Freelancing isn't all about being footloose and fancy-free. Navigating paperwork, banking and invoices has its challenges — especially in France. Fresh off a funding round, startup Shine...

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Tracker Roundup: What To Think About Now And In The Future
Tracker Roundup: What To Think About Now And In The Future
September 03, 2018  |  News

Original research. Thousands of individuals and companies surveyed. Insight into all manner of subjects — from mobile shopping to digital banking to self-service kiosks and...

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Today In Data: Faster Payments, Powering Everything From Gig Work To Katy Perry
Today In Data: Faster Payments, Powering Everything From Gig Work To Katy Perry
August 29, 2018  |  Today In Data

What do Australia, the gig economy and Katy Perry’s upcoming album have in common? They are all tightly tied to payments — specifically, tapping into the power of faster payments. Money...

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Malls, Retailers, Hotels Benefit From Workforce Changes
Malls, Retailers, Hotels Benefit From Workforce Changes
August 28, 2018  |  Gig Economy

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