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Frequently Asked Questions
from students

  • Is Posted! a temp staff agency?
    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.
  • How long does it take to get paid for a job?
    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.
  • What if I don’t show up for a job?
    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.
  • What is a badge?
    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.
  • Are all jobs posted by the university?
    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.
  • Am I working as a Posted Software employee?
    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).
  • Do I need to apply for jobs?
    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.
  • Where do I get a 1099?
    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.
  • Can I remove myself from a job?
    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!
  • How do I get paid?
    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.
  • How do I turn off email notifications?
    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
  • Are all jobs on campus?
    Yes, all jobs posted on the Posted! app will be on your college campus.
  • Am I working as an independent contractor?
    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.
  • Why do some jobs say it requires a badge that I don’t have?
    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!
  • How do I login to my Stripe Express account?
    You can view your Stripe account by visiting the Profile tab in the Posted! app. Please note that in order to log into your Stripe Express account, you would have had to accept the Stripe Express invitation that will be sent to you via email. If you are having issues logging in after creating an account, please click here.
  • How long does it take to get paid for a job?
    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.
  • How do I get paid?
    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.
  • Is Posted! a temp staff agency?
    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.
  • Am I working as a Posted Software employees?
    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).
  • Am I working as an independent contractors?
    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.
  • Where do I get a 1099?
    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.
  • What tax forms will be sent to me?
    The only tax form that eligible Posted! users will receive is the 1099-NEC, and this is ONLY for users who earn $600 or more on the platform in 2022. Posted! users who earn less will NOT receive a 1099 form.
  • What is a 1099-NEC tax form?
    1099-NEC forms are federal income tax information forms used to report earnings and proceeds other than wages, salaries and tips (which are reported on the federal W-2 form). The forms are filed with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and, if required, state tax departments. A 1099-NEC form summarizes a Posted! user's earnings as independent contractors in the US. It’s provided to you and the IRS, as well as some US states, if you earn $600 or more in 2022. If you're a Posted! user, you’ll need this form to file your taxes.
  • How do I update my tax information?
    Users who earned more than $600 in the last fiscal year have already received email invitations from Stripe. Click the “Get Started” button in the invite email and follow the steps to set up your Stripe Express account. You’ll be able to review and edit your tax information directly in Stripe Express.
  • How will tax forms be delivered?
    Eligible Posted! users who earned more than $600 in 2023, should receive an email invite to create a Stripe Express account by Dec 31, 2023. If you do receive the email invitation but earned $600 or more in 2023 on the Posted! app, contact Posted Software support by emailing support@postedsoftware.com. Please note that you will only receive a 1099-NEC if you earned $600 or more in 2023.
  • How can I get my 2022 Posted! app earnings history?
    Posted! app users do not need to calculate their 2022 earnings themselves - that will be clearly indicated on your 1099 form. However, if you want to estimate your earnings prior to receiving your 1099 form, all Posted! users can do so by logging in to Stripe Express.
  • How do I get in touch with Stripe or Posted Software for more help?
    If you need help, please contact Stripe support. To contact Posted Software support, please email support@postedsoftware.com.
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