The use of ad hoc payments by large enterprises to pay small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs) and individuals is on the rise — and exclusive data from PYMNTS Intelligence suggests lower costs and easier integration could be making them even more popular. Ad hoc payments represent, on average, 30% of accounts payable (AP) volume in […]
Shareholder payouts grew 14 times faster than wages over past three years, says Oxfam reportShareholders have proved to be more successful at securing bumper payouts than workers have at winning higher pay, according to two studies that show dividends outstripping wages by a considerable margin in recent years.Oxfam said analysis of global data showed that dividend payments to shareholders over the last three years grew an average of 14 times faster than worker pay across 31 major economies....
(The Center Square) – Retail giant Walmart has agreed to pay nearly $190,000 following an investigation into possible violations of gig and app-based worker laws. The Seattle Office of Labor Standards alleged that Walmart failed to provide premium pay and a notice of rights to gig workers in violation of the temporary Gig Worker Premium Pay Ordinance. The company also allegedly failed to establish an accessible paid sick and safe time system for gig workers to...
Overtime pay would cover 4 million more workers by January 1 under a new Biden administration rule that boosts the salary threshold for exemption
According to Kai Cowen, a 24-year-old bartender, hostess, and waitress from Atlanta, US, hospitality workers can earn up to $5,000 monthly by picking up shifts on the freelance staffing platform FrontHouz.FrontHouz, listed as the most profitable platform for workers in the US, is an on-demand platform that allows workers in the food and beverage industry to pick up last-minute shifts for free.In a bid to boost her income, alongside being a full-time carer for her aunt and pursuing a dance...
If your next-door neighbor decided to start brewing beer in his garage, and the fermenting yeast made your house smell like rotten eggs, you could sue him for nuisance, enjoin him from making beer, and seek damages to repair the damage to your house. That is a fair common law principle. But what if the […]
Instant Pots have so many functions that getting to know one can be a bit overwhelming. Don't fear: Here are the best recipes for breaking in your new appliance, from an easy boiled egg to a stress-free risotto.
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The costs of climate change are falling on those least responsible. This year, we must ask our elected officials for more than just flimsy commitments to sustainability.
From the column: "The idea that the American economy is precariously taped together by workers who are involuntarily trapped in exploitative part-time gig roles is completely inaccurate."
In the debate over the classification of gig workers, Massachusetts finds itself at the center of a legislative whirlwind, echoing a lengthy battle around California’s AB5 Gig-worker law. Proposals to reclassify Uber and Lyft drivers as employees rather than independent contractors have sparked heated discussions about labor rights and the unintended consequences of regulatory measures. […]
Roblox first teased the launch of e-commerce during November’s Roblox Investor Day, and the Walmart experience is a pilot test that will run through the month of May. During the pilot test, Roblox will not receive a cut of item sales, with all revenues going directly to Walmart.