Question 1

How do I get paid?

Accepted Answer

You will get paid through the Posted! app via Stripe, our payment processor. In order to work a job, you were required to create an account with Stripe. A job payment will appear in your bank account or on the statement for your debit card that you linked to your Stripe account. You can always view earnings by viewing your Stripe Express account. You can access this via the Profile tab in the Posted! app.

Question 2

How long does it take to get paid for a job?

Accepted Answer

Payments take anywhere from 2-9 business days to reach your bank account (or card linked to your Stripe account).

The time it takes to receive the payment depends on the company for which you are performing the gig job. However, you should receive the payment within 9 business days after the job. If you are experiencing a delayed payment, please contact support at support@postedsoftware.com.

Question 3

Are all jobs on campus?

Accepted Answer

Yes, all jobs posted on the Posted! app will be on your college campus.

Question 4

Are all jobs posted by the university?

Accepted Answer

No, while some jobs may be posted by the university, others may be posted by a preferred vendor, contracting partner, or other business servicing events on campus.

Question 5

Do I need to apply for jobs?

Accepted Answer

No, there is no application for jobs on the app. You simply sign up and show up! However, some jobs may require that you attend a training session beforehand to receive the necessary badge for that job.

Question 6

What is a badge?

Accepted Answer

A badge is a symbol that you have the training required for specific jobs. Some jobs may require that you have a badge to sign up. You can earn this badge by attending a training session linked to that badge. After attending the training session, you will have the badge and be able to sign up for jobs that require it in the future.

Question 7

Why do some jobs say it requires a badge that I don’t have?

Accepted Answer

Some jobs require training before hand. Users who have attended the required training session earn a badge that allows them to sign up for those type of jobs in the future. If you are interested in working these jobs in the future, attend a training session to earn this badge!

Question 8

How do I turn off email notifications?

Accepted Answer

You can turn off email notifications by:

1) visiting ‘Profile” and unchecking the ‘Receive Email Notifications’ checkbox or

2) clicking unsubscribe at the bottom of an email from the Posted! app

Question 9

Can I remove myself from a job?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can remove yourself from a job up to 24hrs before the job itself. However, try to refrain from removing yourself at the last minute, as staff are counting on you to show up!

Question 10

What if I don’t show up for a job?

Accepted Answer

If you do not show up for a job that you are signed up for, you will eceive a ‘Strike’. If you receive 3 Strikes, you will no longer be able to sign up for jobs.

If you believe you have mistakenly received a strike, please contact support at support@postedsoftware.com.

Question 11

Am I working as an independent contractor?

Accepted Answer

Yes, as a user on the Posted! app, you are working as an independent contractor. This means you get to decide when to work, where to work, and who to work for.

Question 12

Am I working as a Posted Software employee?

Accepted Answer

No, as a user on the Posted! app, you are working as an independent contractor. The Posted! app is simply a medium through which you can find gig jobs (just like Uber, DoorDash, and GrubHub).

Question 13

Is Posted! a temp staff agency?

Accepted Answer

No, Posted Software is simply a platform to connect interested workers with gig jobs. Workers on the app do not work for Posted Software or the business that is posting the gig. Users work as independent contractors and choose when to work, where to work, who to work for, and more.

Question 14

Where do I get a 1099?

Accepted Answer

Posted Software will send you a 1099 form if you earned more than $600 in the year. Refer to our Taxes FAQ section for more information.

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