Instawork is a labor marketplace that connects you with a vetted workforce ready for one-time shifts or multi-week projects.
Set your role, location, timing, and pay rate. Add any requirements like experience or certifications, and we’ll take care of the rest.
We match you with the best workers based on their proven reliability, their experience, and your requirements.
You rate workers after each shift, re-invite your top performers, and build a dependable roster over time.
Fill roles in as little as six hours through our network of 8M+ workers across 50+ U.S. markets. Cover same-day, next-day, or multi-week needs.
Workers complete background checks and get continuous feedback on performance. Enhanced screening is available by request to meet your requirements.
Automated reminders, GPS clock-ins, and paid backup workers keep shifts on track. If the worker doesn't show up, you won't be charged for that worker's time.
Re-invite top performers, build rosters, block poor fits, and manage multiple sites from one dashboard for continuity and control.
Instawork Pros aren’t assigned shifts, they choose them. That choice drives stronger reliability and better engagement on the job.
You control your pay rate, inclusive of a service markup, with our market data to guide you. Higher rates, bonuses, or tips can help you attract top workers faster.
Each shift shows one clear hourly bill rate that includes the worker’s pay, background checks, required taxes and fees, on-shift injury insurance, and live support, as well as other administrative items we provide. No surprise costs or subscriptions.
Review your hours, rates, and costs before you pay. As your staffing needs grow, we offer flexible billing options and dedicated account support.
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.
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
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).
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
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.
