what earners want
App-based workers across the country have spoken and the message is clear: The vast majority prefer to remain independent contractors, with the freedom to choose when, where, and how often to work.
Choosing
Flexibility
App-based earning offers people a way to make additional money with low barriers to entry, swift payouts, scalable income, and the flexibility that traditional employment lacks.
77%
support maintaining their current classification as independent contractors.
84%
are satisfied with app-based platforms
85%
say app-based platforms have been fair to the flexibility of workers’ schedules
8 in 10
spend 20 hours or fewer per week on app-based platforms
75%
say app-based platforms have been fair regarding pay to workers
83%
say they are likely to continue using app-based platforms for work in the next year
“Shipt has been a convenient and flexible way to earn money amidst rising costs. We have added $400 of monthly income, which has helped us tremendously. I am thankful for the opportunity to work for Shipt and hope I can for years to come!”
Katherine B, Texas, earning with Shipt
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