Gig & Resell Tracker

Kohl’s partnered with DoorDash in July to capture incremental demand and new customers unable to visit stores.

• The move extends convenience beyond...

Advocates report Haitian DoorDash and Uber Eats drivers detained mid-delivery in San Diego, with some cars left abandoned and food undelivered.

• TPS...

CalPrivacy's first sectoral audit targets gig platforms' CCPA compliance for workers, focusing on access requests and algorithmic transparency.

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ProveedorPro's on-demand sourcing from China plus dedicated Mexico fulfillment gives dropshippers flexibility without bulk inventory or fixed...

DoorDash's pilot with EverFleet will give qualified LA Dashers short-term leases on up to 25 pre-owned EVs, cutting upfront costs and credit barriers...

Gig drivers and tipped workers in ~70 listed occupations can deduct up to $25,000 in qualified tips annually for 2025-2028.

• Qualification: Jobs...

• Quarterly payments: Set aside 25-30% of income; meet safe harbor (90% current or 100% prior year) to avoid penalties.
• Track deductions: Log home...

56% of gig workers report that platform income makes up the majority of their household earnings, moving beyond side hustles.

• Nearly half see it as...

• Speed edge: Auto-bidding within five minutes taps into research showing 100x higher connection rates versus 30-minute delays.
• Personalization at...

UK side hustlers enjoy a £1,000 trading allowance before reporting kicks in, while US workers face no built-in tax withholding on side income.

Key UK...

Small resellers can match big-brand presentation without large orders or high costs.

• Flexible pouches: High-barrier matte pouches with soft-touch...

The Dutch regulator's €825 million penalty against Uber for automated driver suspensions without human review highlights GDPR Article 22's strict...

Vintage toys from the 1970s-1990s offer the highest markups for resellers sourcing at secondhand shops.

• Star Wars and He-Man figures: Original...

• Professor argued gig flexibility counts as market-provided welfare, citing scheduling autonomy as a benefit
• Netizens and workers rejected the...

Standard homeowners policies exclude business use, leaving side hustles exposed to denied claims.

• Selling goods: Inventory and product liability...

India's platform workforce surged from 7.7 million in 2020 to 12 million in 2024-25 and is projected to hit 23.5 million by 2029-30. Yet the digital divide keeps many women locked out of this expanding gig economy.

• Uber-style instant cashouts have become standard for drivers, resetting baselines so salaried workers now expect the same.
• Only 3% of employers...

AI creates real value in commerce platforms only when built on connected systems, unified data, and integrated workflows. This foundation lets...

Pakistani freelancers risk blocked withdrawals and up to 30% IRS withholding without a valid W-8BEN on file.

• Key requirement: Confirm work...

Every legitimate deduction lowers both your income tax and the 15.3% self-employment tax.

Key write-offs for 1099 workers:

• Mileage at $0.70 per...