Instawork is an online and mobile marketplace labor marketplace that connects businesses with pre-vetted local workers for hourly shifts and multi-week assignments. Pick between a 1099 or W2 worker engagement model depending on the market and role. Instawork complies with local labor laws and provides appropriate insurance coverage.

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We support roles such as general labor/warehouse, event staff, dish/prep/line cooks, food service, custodial/janitorial, porters, and certified forklift operators. Roles not supported include licensed trades (HVAC, electricians), maintenance technicians, or supervisor/management roles.  Read more

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Instawork operates in 50+ U.S. markets. Many common roles are filled within six hours. You can post same-day, next-day, or multi-week needs, including Long Term shifts (recurring assignments that provide consistent coverage over several weeks).

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Our process includes background checks, work authorization where applicable, reference and experience checks, and license/certification verification. Enhanced screening is also available.

We use multiple safeguards to keep shifts on track, including worker ratings, on-time and cancellation tracking, automated reminders, GPS clock-ins, and paid backup workers for critical shifts. If a worker isn’t qualified to work your shift, you can send them home at no charge for unused time.

After each shift, you rate workers and can add top performers to rosters for easy re-invites. You can also block poor fits. Our multi-location dashboards help you manage rosters separately while keeping visibility across sites.  Read more

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You set your bill rate, which is inclusive of the worker pay rate (what workers earn) and Instawork’s administrative support. Minimum shift hours and cancellation policies may apply, depending on your account’s terms.  Read more

Yes. After a worker reaches a set number of hours, you can hire them directly with no additional fee. Instawork tracks hours and notifies you when someone becomes eligible for hiring.  Read more

Workers clock in and out through the app or with an on-site PIN code. You review and approve hours, then receive one consolidated invoice. Our reporting tools let you audit hours, track hiring conversion eligibility, manage spend, and monitor your rosters.