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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Is this service free? +
Yes, it is free for now until December 31, 2024.
How does the subscription work? +
Your credit card will be charged monthly through Stripe. You can cancel anytime. Cancellation will be effective from the following month.
How are you different from other platforms? +
GigWing is a bi-directional matching platform that matches gig seekers to gig providers based on skills and locations. It persists users' gig searches and gig posts so they can keep getting matches on their homepage until they choose to delete their posts.

GigWing solves the following problems:
  • Cost prohibitiveness of other job-finding platforms
  • Lack of representation of one's skills/services on other platforms
  • Job seeking/providing posts on Facebook groups getting buried by other posts and losing visibility by potential candidates/employers
  • Having to post again and again to find a job or candidate
  • Competing with sponsored ads on other platforms
  • Having to pay a cut or commission for earned income opportunities.

What if I don't consider my work a "gig"? Can I still use this platform? +
Although our platform is named GigWing, it represents much more than gig work. GigWing allows users to find income opportunities for their skills and services and offer income opportunities based on their needs. These income opportunities include full-time or part-time jobs, gigs, or even one-time contracts.

At GigWing, a "gig" can be a job, a position, a contract, a side hustle, or even a temporary opportunity. How users classify their income opportunities is up to them. They are expected to follow all rules and guidelines in this regard. Below are a few helpful links we found on this topic to share.

More info on Gig Work

Independent Contractor or Employee
Are candidates found on GigWing vetted? +
No. Our users must do their own vetting, background checks, and trial rounds and take any other precautions as they deem necessary before moving forward with the matches they see on our platform.
Are employers found on GigWing vetted? +
No. Our users must do their own vetting, background checks, and trial rounds and take any other precautions they deem necessary before moving forward with the matches they see on our platform.
Do you do background checks on your users seeking jobs or providing jobs? +
No. Our users must do their own vetting, background checks, trial rounds and take any other precautions as they deem necessary before moving forward with the matches they see on our platform.
I am a Nanny, which is categorized as a "household employee". Are you teaching parents how to hire a nanny and sitter correctly? +
Educating our users on aspects such as the hiring process, salary, taxation rules, IRS guidelines, and classification of the work engagement as a contract or full-time job or other is currently outside the scope of GigWing.

We strongly recommend our users do their own research regarding all the rules and guidelines and follow them when seeking or offering an income opportunity.

Below are some helpful links we found to share on this topic.

Employment Taxes for Household Employees

Gig economy and your taxes: things to know

Tips for taxpayers who work in the gig economy

Independent Contractor or Employee
What are your rules for taxes for each user? +
Users are responsible for correctly paying their taxes. Gigwing does not handle payments to/from its users for income opportunities they find or post on our web platform, nor does it handle taxes for the same.

Payment is directly handled between the job/gig seeker and the provider. We strongly recommend all users be aware of all the tax-related rules and guidelines and follow them when seeking or offering an income opportunity. Below are some helpful links we found to share on this topic.

Employment Taxes for Household Employees

Gig economy and your taxes: things to know

Tips for taxpayers who work in the gig economy

Independent Contractor or Employee
Do you take a commission on the user's profit from each income opportunity they find on your platform? +
No, we do not take any commission from the user's profit. Whether you earn $50 or $50,000 through this platform, you keep 100% of your income. We are not involved in any of your monetary transactions.