The agency’s proposed settlement would require Arise Virtual Solutions to pay for consumer refunds.
The Federal Trade Commissioner has proposed a settlement with Arise Virtual Solutions that would require the company to pay $7 million for refunds to consumers who were deceived by the gig company’s pay claims. Arise made claims regarding the money people could make on the company’s platform and did not comply with the FTC’s Business Opportunity in advertising its business opportunity. The company also charged workers monthly mandatory fees in addition to overly inflating earning potential.
“Arise lured in workers with false promises about what they could earn while requiring them to pay out-of-pocket for essential equipment, training, and other expenses,” said FTC Chair Lina Khan. “Operating in the ‘gig’ economy is no license for evading the law, and the FTC will continue using all its tools to protect Americans from unlawful business practice.”
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For FTC Chair Khan and the rest of the commissioners as they evaluate complaints by consumers regarding unscrupulous businesses.
- For wisdom for members of the FTC as they weigh the risks and rewards of gig work company claims.
Sources: Federal Trade Commission
