Gig Economy news and trends

WorkWhile CEO Wants Earning Power to Become Finance’s Fourth Rail
Gig Economy // August 24, 2026

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Branch Wants Earned Wage Access to Be a Bridge, Not a Habit
Payroll // July 28, 2026

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Fuel Costs Push Employers to Rethink Worker Benefits
Gig Economy // July 03, 2026

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How Pain at the Pump Just Became a Staffing Problem
Consumer Insights // June 26, 2026

The shift isn’t worth the drive, and workers are doing the math. “When the Drive Isn’t Worth the Pay: How Fuel Costs Reshape Who Can Afford to Work,” the June edition of the Wage to Wallet Index™,  shows how rising fuel costs are changing the...

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WorkWhile CEO Wants Earning Power to Become Finance’s Fourth Rail

August 24, 2026
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Branch Wants Earned Wage Access to Be a Bridge, Not a Habit

July 28, 2026
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Fuel Costs Push Employers to Rethink Worker Benefits

July 03, 2026
Volatile gasoline prices are doing more than squeezing household budgets. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Every Instant Payout Is a New Customer Waiting to Happen

June 04, 2026
Financial institutions have long treated disbursements as back-office logistics. Move the money, book the revenue and support the commercial client. However, the PYMNTS Intelligence report “Banking Both Sides: Instant Payouts...

Quick Reads
Lyft Offers Drivers Additional Cash Back Amid Rising Gas Prices

March 25, 2026
Lyft has announced a 60-day program designed to provide relief to Lyft drivers who are facing rising gas prices. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, […]

Lyft Draws Big Spenders With Rewards and Partnerships

February 11, 2026
Partnerships and rewards drove growth at Lyft in the fourth quarter. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

New York Sues UPS, Alleging Persistent Underpayment of Seasonal Workers

December 15, 2025
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 seasonal workers by requiring them...

Instacart Sues New York City to Block New Grocery Delivery Laws

December 02, 2025
Instacart is suing New York City over the city’s new laws that will govern grocery delivery workers’ pay and tips. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...