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ARTICLE · 11 JULY 2019

Employment Law Considerations For Engaging Gig Workers

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In a growing technological and global marketplace, the labor market is expanding to accommodate the "gig economy," a labor market characterized by short-term, freelance or other alternative work relationships.

United StatesEmployment and HR
Ariel Kelly
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In a growing technological and global marketplace, the labor market is expanding to accommodate the "gig economy," a labor market characterized by short-term, freelance or other alternative work relationships.  Though app-based businesses and delivery companies typically come to mind when referring to the gig economy, many Fortune 500 companies are actively engaging gig workers for the performance of some other functions, such as, marketing, payroll and human resources tasks.  Given the current market for contingent workers, independent contractors, and freelance workers, businesses must consider the benefits and disadvantages of engaging gig workers.

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