Labor Economy

New York Sues UPS, Alleging Persistent Underpayment of Seasonal Workers

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 The consumer still drives the U.S. economy, but a new Wage to Wallet Index™ report suggests that...

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Gen Z Redefines Work as Flexible Pay Gains Ground
Gen Z Redefines Work as Flexible Pay Gains Ground
November 25, 2025  |  Gig Economy

With inflation and changing government policies prompting widespread uncertainty, 6 in 10 American workers are facing pocketbook challenges while lacking the steadiness and predictability of...

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Hourly Wage Drop Foreshadows a $14B Hit to Consumer Spending
Hourly Wage Drop Foreshadows a $14B Hit to Consumer Spending
November 21, 2025  |  Consumer Finance

The “Wage to Wallet™ Index: Wage Volatility’s $14B Consumer Spending Gap,” a collaboration between PYMNTS Intelligence, WorkWhile and Ingo Payments, offers a detailed look inside...

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Labor Economy Workers Remain Resilient Despite Higher Costs
Labor Economy Workers Remain Resilient Despite Higher Costs
November 12, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

PYMNTS Intelligence has documented that the Labor Economy remains central to U.S. growth, acting as a contributor to GDP, job creation and retail demand. The Labor...

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From Payroll to Pay Now: How Real-Time Earnings Are Rewriting Work
From Payroll to Pay Now: How Real-Time Earnings Are Rewriting Work
November 06, 2025  |  Real-Time Payments

Watch more: The New Workforce Economy The nature of work, and of getting paid, is changing. The familiar two-week pay cycle is giving way to...

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The Labor Economy Becomes the Innovation Economy
The Labor Economy Becomes the Innovation Economy
November 05, 2025  |  Artificial Intelligence

My hometown of Baltimore was the first city to install gas street lights in 1816 in an effort to curb crime. More cities quickly followed...

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Labor Economy Workers Make Digital Wallets Their Banks
Labor Economy Workers Make Digital Wallets Their Banks
October 27, 2025  |  Mobile

The Labor Economy is a group of about 60 million essential workers who keep the service and supply systems in the United States moving. Most...

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