Labor Economy

Pay Flexibility Rises as More Workers Earn Variable Income

Pay Flexibility Rises as More Workers Earn Variable Income
Pay Flexibility Rises as More Workers Earn Variable Income
February 04, 2026  |  Gig Economy

As inflation, layoffs and uneven wage growth continue to strain household budgets, millions of Americans living paycheck to paycheck are relying on side hustles and...

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Portable Credentials Help Hourly Workers Keep Income Flowing
Portable Credentials Help Hourly Workers Keep Income Flowing
January 26, 2026  |  Connected Economy

PYMNTS Intelligence’s continuing explorations into the Labor Economy reveal that roughly 60 million Americans earn $25 an hour or less, representing 36.5% of total U.S....

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December Labor Economy Wage Gains Could Add $32 Billion to GDP, Even as Worker Confidence Lags
December Labor Economy Wage Gains Could Add $32 Billion to GDP, Even as Worker Confidence...
January 23, 2026  |  Consumer Insights

“Wage to Wallet™ Index: The Divided Recovery: Labor Economy Workers Face an Uncertain 2026” is a collaboration between PYMNTS Intelligence, WorkWhile and Ingo Payments. This...

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Unpredictable Pay Cycles Break Financial Stability for America’s Hourly Workers
Unpredictable Pay Cycles Break Financial Stability for America’s Hourly Workers
January 20, 2026  |  Payroll

At 60 million and growing, the U.S. Labor Economy represents a sizeable segment of the country’s manpower. Yet, even as these individuals serve food, staff...

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The Labor Economy Becomes the Next Payments Innovation Engine
The Labor Economy Becomes the Next Payments Innovation Engine
January 09, 2026  |  What's Hot

In 2026, the Labor Economy becomes one of the most important sources of economic growth — not despite automation, but because of it. As intelligence...

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Why Pay Timing Is Becoming the New Financial Fault Line
Why Pay Timing Is Becoming the New Financial Fault Line
December 19, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

The December 2025 update of the “Wage to Wallet™ Index” reveals an economy that is no longer moving in a single direction, but splitting along a...

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New York Sues UPS, Alleging Persistent Underpayment of Seasonal Workers
New York Sues UPS, Alleging Persistent Underpayment of Seasonal Workers
December 15, 2025  |  Shipping

The New York State Office of the Attorney General (OAG) sued UPS Monday (Dec. 15), alleging that the package delivery company “repeatedly and persistently” underpaid...

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Labor Economy Wage Volatility Moves From Paychecks to Main Street
Labor Economy Wage Volatility Moves From Paychecks to Main Street
December 15, 2025  |  Economy

Watch more: Wage to Wallet: WorkWhile’s Alan Armen Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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