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 ...

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 new Gridwise Analytics report reveals what drivers on Uber, DoorDash, Spark, and other platforms earned per hour in 2025, ...

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 ...

While gig workers are classified as independent contractors, state courts and workers are still debating whether that's accurate, or if it leaves app-based drivers and delivery workers far too ...

According to a 2025 Self Financial survey, 45% of Americans were working a side hustle this year. Whether you’re walking dogs, driving people, delivering food or doing freelance projects, gig work is ...

Despite bans on doing so from apps like Uber and DoorDash, some gig workers are renting or selling accounts to others, a new ...

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A new research report, Behind the Gig: Securian Canada Insights, reveals that nearly one-quarter of Canadians (22%) – or approximately 7.3 million adults – are participating ...

The government should know that gig workers want rights equal to most employees and anything less than comprehensive employer ...