{"slug":"qwick","name":"Qwick","category":"hospitality-staffing","workerTerm":"Pros (Professionals)","classification":"Both: Qwick's help center says Pros on 1099 shifts are independent contractors, while Pros hired into its W-2 program are employees of Labor Force Group, LLC. W-2 Pros can take both 1099 and W-2 shifts except in W-2-only states: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Washington, and Washington, DC.","taxForms":"For 1099 work Qwick says it issues Form 1099-K, delivered through its payment partner Stripe, when IRS requirements are met; for 2026 the federal 1099-K threshold is over $20,000 and over 200 transactions, though some states set lower thresholds. W-2 shift wages are reported on Form W-2 by Labor Force Group, available in the Zeal dashboard.","platformFees":"Qwick's help center says the only fee it charges Pros is an Occupational Accident Insurance (OAI) fee of $0.38 per hour worked, deducted automatically from shift earnings, with no signup, membership, subscription, or background-check fees. Optional instant pay on 1099 shifts costs 4% (standard pay is free).","payouts":"1099 pay and referral payments go through Stripe. Pros who clock in and out on time are paid to their Stripe balance at clock-out; standard transfers to a bank are free and follow an account schedule of up to 7 days after the shift plus 1-2 business days, and 4% instant pay reaches an eligible debit card in about 30 minutes (minimum $20 balance). W-2 pay runs on a weekly payroll paid the Wednesday after the Monday-Monday workweek.","deductions":["4% instant pay fees on 1099 payouts","The $0.38-per-hour OAI fee deducted from 1099 shift earnings","Knives, bar tools, wine keys, and other equipment IC Pros must supply at their own expense","Food handler and alcohol server certifications for 1099 gigs","Business mileage, parking, and tolls to gigs that are not commuting (72.5 cents/mile Jan-Jun 2026, 76 cents/mile from July 1, 2026)","Business-use share of phone and data plan"],"watchOuts":["Qwick reports 1099 pay on Form 1099-K, not 1099-NEC, so most Pros under $20,000 or 200 payments get no federal form; the income is still taxable, and Stripe's state table shows lower state thresholds (for example $600 in Virginia) that can still trigger a form.","Pros who work both types get Stripe-paid 1099 income and a separate W-2 from Labor Force Group. The Labor Force Group 401(k) with Vestwell (effective June 15, 2026; no company match) requires age 21, 12 months of service and 1,000 hours, so 1099 earnings need a SEP-IRA or solo 401(k).","Referral payments are paid through Stripe alongside 1099 shift pay and count as income.","No tax is withheld on 1099 shifts, so plan quarterly estimated payments and 15.3% self-employment tax; Qwick reimburses W-2 Pros for required work expenses, so those costs are not deductible."],"competitors":["instawork","wonolo","shiftsmart","Indeed Flex","Bluecrew"],"sources":["https://www.qwick.com/professionals","https://support.qwick.com/en/articles/5563073","https://support.qwick.com/en/articles/5643073","https://support.qwick.com/en/articles/5561281","https://support.qwick.com/en/articles/5567233","https://support.qwick.com/en/articles/5562753","https://support.qwick.com/en/articles/5565313","https://support.qwick.com/en/articles/5664065","https://support.qwick.com/en/articles/5643329","https://support.qwick.com/en/articles/12615425","https://support.qwick.com/en/articles/5643137","https://www.qwick.com/pro-services-agreement-for-independent-contractor-gig-postings","https://www.qwick.com/terms-of-use","https://docs.stripe.com/connect/1099-K","https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/form-1099-k-faqs-third-party-filers-of-form-1099-k","https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-sets-2026-business-standard-mileage-rate-at-725-cents-per-mile-up-25-cents","https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-irbs/irb26-29.pdf"],"notes":"Gigpro and Qwick combined; Qwick GP LLC's Terms of Use (updated July 8, 2025) govern both qwick.com and gigpro.com. Qwick's marketing page says Pros pay no fees and keep 100% of earnings, but its help center OAI article (edited July 11, 2026) sets a $0.38-per-hour OAI fee; the IC Pro Services Agreement separately says a Trust and Safety Fee may be charged if a Pro does not show proof of insurance, with no amount. It is not stated whether the OAI fee also applies to W-2 shifts. The IC agreement says only 'an IRS Form 1099'; the help center names the form as 1099-K. Whether Qwick files at Stripe's state thresholds is not confirmed.","asOf":"2026-10-07","url":"https://gigaverse.ai/platforms/qwick","affiliated":false}