The gig economy might seem relatively new, but it is actually centuries old. And in many parts of the world it is grueling. An “informal” worker in Mumbai, for example, might get up before 5:00 a.m.

Approximately 59 million Americans currently participate in the gig economy. For most, this is a part-time way to make money, but 17 million people derive all their income from contracted ...

Slash your 2025 tax bill with smart gig worker moves. Learn some key deductions, timing tricks and essential year‑end steps ...

Gig workers have different obligations than those of traditional W-2 workers. As independent contractors, freelancers or "gig workers" need to ensure they are meeting their tax obligations to the IRS ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. True Tamplin is on a mission to bring financial literacy into schools. Gig work offers flexibility and independence, but it also ...

Gig workers dealt with hackers stealing accounts, lower pay, and other challenges this year while working for Uber, DoorDash, ...

As a gig worker, you are essentially a self-employed business owner providing services on a freelance or contract basis. While the gig economy offers great flexibility, it also means you don't have ...

A proposal, drafted with the support of delivery companies, could roll back Seattle's PayUp law for gig workers — and result in pay cuts.

SAN FRANCISCO - The California Supreme Court upheld Proposition 22 on Thursday, essentially allowing gig companies such as Uber to maintain their workforce without upholding some of the stricter ...

A company has brought a vile new twist on what a “payday” should be: now you, the lowly grunt, are the one that’s paying. Under YoungOne’s new payment system, the workers must fork over 4.8 percent of ...