Gig Economy

A gig economy is a free market system in which temporary positions are common and organizations contract with independent workers for short-term engagements. The term "gig" is a slang word meaning "a job for a specified period of time" and is typically used in referring to musicians. Temporary work or temporary employment refers to an employment situation where the working arrangement is limited to a certain period of time based on the needs of the employing organization.

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Councilman, Labor Groups Help Pass Gig Employee Protections In NYC
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Councilman, Labor Groups Help Pass Gig Employee Protections In NYC
October 28, 2016

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.

PYMNTS Daily Data Dive: The Gig Economy Heats Up
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PYMNTS Daily Data Dive: The Gig Economy Heats Up
October 25, 2016

The gig economy is on the rise. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree...

Is Gigging The New American Workforce?
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Is Gigging The New American Workforce?
October 25, 2016

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...

Got Gigs?
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Got Gigs?
October 24, 2016

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...