Gig Economy

Gig Economy
Securing the Gig Economy: Combatting API Vulnerabilities and AI-Driven Threats
November 26, 2024

The success of the gig economy hinges on its underlying digital ecosystem, particularly APIs, which power real-time services like Uber and Fiverr. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Supreme Court Won’t Hear Uber and Lyft Gig Worker Appeal
October 07, 2024

Uber and Lyft have lost a chance to have an appeal heard by the Supreme Court. 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...

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Lyft Launches Earned Wage Access Offering and Pet Rides Feature
August 27, 2024

Lyft expanded its offerings with earned wage access for drivers and a new service for pet owners. 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...

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Ride-Hailing Platforms’ Earnings Underscore Gig Economy’s Momentum
August 13, 2024

The side hustle — and the ancillary streams of income those hustles provide — now is a lifeline in the paycheck-to-paycheck economy, across all income levels. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Uber, Lyft Applaud California Supreme Court Ruling on Gig Workers
July 25, 2024

The California Supreme Court ruled Thursday (July 25) that gig workers can be classified as independent contractors, ending a long legal battle in the state. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Uber and Lyft Settle Massachusetts Lawsuit, End Ballot Initiative
June 28, 2024

Uber and Lyft agreed to a settlement with the Massachusetts Office of the Attorney General, resolving the office’s multiyear litigation against the ridesharing companies. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Uber Responds to NYC Minimum Pay Rule With Driver Lockouts
June 24, 2024

Uber has reportedly been locking out drivers from its app during periods of low demand over the past month in response to New York City’s minimum pay rule. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Court Rejects Uber’s Challenge to California Gig Worker Law
June 10, 2024

Uber said Monday (June 10) that a U.S. appeals court decision rejecting the company’s challenge to a California law that could force it to treat drivers as employees rather than independent contractors will have no impact. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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California Supreme Court to Hear Challenges to Gig Worker Law
May 21, 2024

On Tuesday (May 21), the California Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in a lawsuit challenging a ballot measure known as Proposition 22. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...