New York City Council Member Brad Lander took to the steps of City Hall on Thursday, accompanied by the Freelancers Union and gig economy workers, to support legislation passed by the council that will provide protections for freelancers and gig workers in the city.
The gig economy is on the rise. Today, more people are finding themselves employed in short term, ad hoc positions and it’s having a huge impact. Not only has this new sector of the workforce continued to grow, the growth rate is actually outpacing the U.S. economy...
The gig economy — employees working in short-term, ad hoc positions and the companies employing them — is BOOMING. According to the inaugural PYMNTS Gig Economy Index™, more Americans are working gig jobs than ever before. Like 23 percent of all 18-to-24-year-olds. More than 300...
The gig economy – employees working in short term, ad hoc positions and the companies employing them – is BOOMING. According to the inaugural PYMNTS Gig Economy Index™, more Americans are working gig jobs than ever before. Like 23 percent of all 18-to-24-year-olds. More than...
