independent contractors

Gig Worker Ballot Measures Get Hearing in Massachusetts Court
Gig Worker Ballot Measures Get Hearing in Massachusetts Court
May 06, 2024  |  Gig Economy

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court heard oral arguments Monday (May 6) regarding a proposed ballot measure that seeks to redefine the employment relationship between rideshare and...

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Openforce and Ryder Offer Commercial Vehicle Rentals for Last-Mile Delivery
Openforce and Ryder Offer Commercial Vehicle Rentals for Last-Mile Delivery
June 08, 2023  |  Delivery

Openforce and Ryder have teamed up to offer commercial vehicle rentals to independent contractors. With this collaboration, independent contractors using the Openforce platform will be able to rent...

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AP Automation a Top Priority for Gig Economy Firms
AP Automation a Top Priority for Gig Economy Firms
October 18, 2022  |  Gig Economy

The emergence of online marketplaces and platforms has made it possible for the gig economy to flourish. After all, it is the online channel through...

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Mastercard: New Stride Partnership Is Just ‘First Step’ In Helping Gig Workers
Mastercard: New Stride Partnership Is Just ‘First Step’ In Helping Gig Workers
October 16, 2020  |  Healthcare

Mastercard has teamed with portable-benefits platform Stride to make it easier for gig workers to buy healthcare coverage. Jess Turner, Mastercard’s executive vice president for North America Products and Innovation, tells PYMNTS the...

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California Seeks Court Order To Make Uber, Lyft Drivers Employees
California Seeks Court Order To Make Uber, Lyft Drivers Employees
June 24, 2020  |  Ridesharing

In what could be the start of a protracted court fight, attorneys for the state of California plan to ask a judge to order Uber...

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Cutting Through The Accounting Jargon For Independent Contractors
Cutting Through The Accounting Jargon For Independent Contractors
April 23, 2020  |  B2B Payments

Independent contractors sit somewhere along the spectrum between consumer and small business owner. As one-person operations, they often lack the resources and know-how to manage...

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CarrierHQ Guides CA Trucking Fleets Through Indie Contractor Laws
CarrierHQ Guides CA Trucking Fleets Through Indie Contractor Laws
February 26, 2020  |  B2B Payments

Motor carrier industry software and solutions developer CarrierHQ has announced a mobile-friendly portal that’s now accessible in California, amid the AB5 legislative environment, according to...

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The ABCs Of The California Gig Worker Ruling
The ABCs Of The California Gig Worker Ruling
February 14, 2020  |  Gig Economy

There’s a saying in jurisprudence: Hard cases make bad law. Early this week, a judge denied a request from Uber and Postmates to halt the...

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Uber Said To Launch Secret App For CA Drivers To Skirt AB5
Uber Said To Launch Secret App For CA Drivers To Skirt AB5
January 07, 2020  |  Gig Economy

When California state legislators passed the controversial AB5 law for gig workers, Uber took action to revise its app with a stealthy plan dubbed “Project...

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