Labor Economy Drives Payments Innovation
The dominant narrative about artificial intelligence assumes that automation shrinks the need for human workers. History suggests the…
‘AI Definitely Lowers The Barrier For Entry,’ Gig Economy Workers Wrestle With How To Proceed As The Technology Infiltrates Their Industries
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Non-standard employment, paid sick leave, and income loss during COVID-19 self-isolation: cross-sectional findings from South Korea | International Journal for Equity in Health
Main findings Our investigation showed that South Korea’s self-isolation policy, which required people infected with COVID-19 to stay…
The Rise of solo-preneurs in Finland & the EU- thriving in the Nordic Gig Economy
Solo-preneurs run businesses on their own. And it’s no longer a niche. In Finland and across the EU,…
Gavin Newsom reaches deal with Uber and Lyft on collective bargaining for drivers
California Gov. Gavin Newsom and state lawmakers have struck a deal with rideshare companies Uber and Lyft to…
bne IntelliNews – Gig economy gaining traction in Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan is fast evolving as a gig economy, as over one-quarter of the working-age population is now classified…
Nearly three-quarters of gig economy workers fear employment status will impact purchase ability
Around 70% are concerned that their employment status as a gig economy worker has impacted their ability to…
Community Banks Craft Business Cases for Real-Time Payments
The promise of payments that clear in seconds rather than days has moved from a bright idea to…
Instant Payments Change Vendor Relationships
Highlights Instant is essential: Companies increasingly rely on instant payments to keep vendors, gig workers and suppliers satisfied…
Antitrust Laws Don’t Apply to Gig Economy Collective Action
Gig workers and other independent contractors can take collective action seeking better compensation and job conditions without being…
Gig Economy Platform Angi Services to Settle FTC Complaint
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the New York attorney general aim to require gig economy platform Handy…
“Uber for Nursing” Apps Are Highlighting Issues Across the Gig Economy
Gig work has expanded to include nurses at hospitals and medical facilities, per a new report.Many nurses who…