gig economy

Grubhub Suit To Help Decide Gig Economy Worker Rights?
Grubhub Suit To Help Decide Gig Economy Worker Rights?
July 03, 2017  |  Legal

Beyond Lyft and Uber, GrubHub’s ongoing legal battle centered on whether workers are employees or contractors may help settle the issue, and just what rights...

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Happy 10th Anniversary iPhone
Happy 10th Anniversary iPhone
June 29, 2017  |  Apple

Ten years ago today, enthusiasts were waking up on the streets outside of Apple Stores nationwide in the hopes of getting their hands on the...

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Walmart Flirts With The Gig Economy
Walmart Flirts With The Gig Economy
June 23, 2017  |  Retail

Walmart made some news lately when it dipped its toe into the gig economy waters, asking employees to deliver packages ordered by customers who live...

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How GM’s Maven Is Driving Unattended Urban Mobility
How GM’s Maven Is Driving Unattended Urban Mobility
June 23, 2017  |  Unattended Retail

Can car-sharing services help detangle urban traffic gridlock? For the June Unattended Retail Tracker™, PYMNTS catches up with Bob Tiderington, senior manager of General Motor’s...

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In A Changing Workforce, Payroll Accuracy Is More Important Than Ever
In A Changing Workforce, Payroll Accuracy Is More Important Than Ever
June 12, 2017  |  B2B Payments

Between the paper checks that many employers still use to pay staff, and the controversy over payroll cards and the fees they can incur, the...

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Truth And Myth In The Gig Economy
Truth And Myth In The Gig Economy
June 12, 2017  |  Gig Economy

It's true that young people are embracing the gig economy at a higher rate than older generations, but project-based work isn't just for Millennials. PYMNTS’...

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Are Faster Payments Transforming The Caregiving Industry?
Are Faster Payments Transforming The Caregiving Industry?
June 08, 2017  |  Faster Payments

Can faster payment tools put on demand caregivers on the same economic footing as full-time workers? In June’s Faster Payments Tracker™, powered by NACHA, Bryan O’Malley, Care.com’s...

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NEW REPORT: Can Faster Payments Put Caregivers On A Fast-Track To Full-Time Benefits?
NEW REPORT: Can Faster Payments Put Caregivers On A Fast-Track To Full-Time Benefits?
June 07, 2017  |  Faster Payments

Not only are faster payment tools bringing helping to exchange funds at a quicker pace, but these solutions are also transforming the certain aspects of the...

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HelloTech Makes DIFM A Reality
HelloTech Makes DIFM A Reality
May 31, 2017  |  Retail

In an age where pretty much anything can be smart or connected, getting each device to turn on and sync up together may not be that...

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