Sentences with phrase «for gig economy»

The real solution might just be waiting for the gig economy to mature.

Extra protection for gig economy workers in terms of holiday and sick pay will be welcomed by many but it remains to be seen how well this is enforced by an already under - resourced HMRC.

«Anything that makes it easier for gig economy workers to determine their true status and pay tax and NICs accordingly — and for the engagers of their labour to pay employers» NICs wherever appropriate — is to be welcomed.

And did we mention the monthly money you take - home is above average for gig economy work?

Championed by Handy and Tech NYC, a newly formed statewide tech - industry trade association that includes Uber, the legislation would lay the foundation for the first - ever «portable» benefits plan for gig economy workers.

«The Aspen Institute on What We Do and Don't Know About the Sharing Economy Main Educating Students for the Gig Economy»

The No. 1 piece of advice Fite has for gig economy workers who want to own a home is to spend time organizing all of your documentation, including proof of employment and income, the names and phone numbers of references, previous employers, landlords and more.

Gathering this information is more important for gig economy workers than typical borrowers, because you will have to work harder to convince a mortgage lender to approve a home loan.

Not exact matches

While the president's report does not propose any quick fixes for growth, it suggests that large - scale investment in infrastructure improvements, regulations that ensure the internet remains open to all, and protections for the increasing number of workers who wind up as contractors in the gig economy will be essential.

A California Supreme Court ruling on Monday will make it easier for workers in the gig economy, like Uber drivers or TaskRabbit gofers, to claim they are employees as opposed to independent contractors.

«I'm trying to encourage people to not think about the gig economy like driving for Uber or working part - time because they need to.»

She'd also provide greater protections for contract workers in the «gig» economy, while supporting the innovations of companies such as Airbnb and Uber, which have built that new sector.

The Gig Economy could be a limitless source of economic opportunity for educated workers, if not for student debt.

New York City assembly leader Joseph Morelle is expected to introduce a bill this month which would lay out the first - ever portable benefits plan for workers in the gig economy.

Small companies turn to the gig economy for costly talent but is gig work attractive to the people they need?

While the book is stuffed with helpful big picture observations, it doesn't offer much in the way of specific on - the - ground ideas — though Keen does call for reforms to data privacy and gig economy labor laws, and for a serious discussion of a universal basic income.

Just as people can find almost any product online, rather than just settling for what's at the local market, you can use the gig economy to fill your business needs with the perfect talent.

The gig economy is necessary for the cost - conscious enterprise.

Elaine Chao, the President - elect's pick for Secretary of Transportation, plans to push for less regulation for ride - sharing companies and wants more Americans to take part in the gig economy.

Another factor driving Millennials» need for flexibility is the growing gig economy, or on - demand work options.

It's tempting to think of the rise of the «gig economy» as a nice little bonus for people willing to put in the extra hours to get ahead.

For starters, the growing «gig economy» shows no signs of slowing, contributing an estimated $ 715 billion to the economy.

Today, gig economy platforms often mark the first step towards entrepreneurship for a new class of workers eager for an alternative to the inflexibility of paycheck - driven employment.

Andrew Marcus, co-founder of FitnessTrainer.com, a gig economy platform for personal fitness trainers to connect with people looking for fitness education and guidance, says «People are anxious for options.

But while the gig economy is growing, other big changes predicted for future workers have yet to be realized.

First, a new gig economy driven by born - in - the - cloud platforms like Lyft, Upwork, and niche sites like FitnessTrainer.com are providing the opportunity and the platform for small - time entrepreneurs to dip a toe in the water.

The long predicted «gig» economy became reality, and for many entrepreneurs this was a period of unprecedented prosperity and growth.

«Everyone thinks the gig economy is for Millennials — Uber and Lyft drive - sharing services, AirBnB home rentals and the like.

The gig economy he feels «is an ideal way for boomers to bolster their income during their unretirement years.»

But Uber in particular also sparks sharp debate about what constitutes an even playing field for its employees, and broad workers» rights and due process for freelancers in the growing gig economy.

The research revealed older Americans were turning to the gig economy for flexibility, supplemental income, and a means to stay engaged and social — just as Farrell argues.

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Furthermore, a study by JPMorgan Chase looked specifically at gig economy workers working for labor platforms — such as ride - sharing companies — and capital platforms, like temporarily renting one's apartment.

It found that workers on labor platforms relied on their gig economy earnings either as a primary source of income or to make up for poor earnings from nonplatform work.

The DOL's former head of wage enforcement, David Weil, recently suggested that weighing whether gig economy workers should be classified as employees or independent contractors is not so different than making the same determination for workers at brick - and - mortar businesses.84 Existing legal tests to determine whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor are multifactor, fact - based exercises based on the level of control a company exerts over the workers in question.

For example, while a number of communities are debating how to provide benefits to gig economy workers, without policies that ensure a baseline wage threshold or that grant workers a voice in determining their wages and benefits, low - road companies could respond to requirements to contribute to benefits with commensurate decreases in pay.

Some see the so - called sharing economy as being responsible for the advent of a «gig economy», in which people make ends meet by arranging freelance work over the Internet rather than working in traditional full - time jobs (either voluntarily, or because no other work is available).

If markets get a little tipsy, embrace the «gig» economy and work for 8 hours a week to buffer your nest egg.

Kevin Werbach, a business professor who has written extensively on the subject, said that while gamification could be a force for good in the gig economy — for example, by creating bonds among workers who do not share a physical space — there was a danger of abuse.

This book is a must read for those concerned about how technology is disrupting the way we work and eroding the social safety net, and how policy makers should respond to ensure that the growing number of workers in the «gig» economy earn adequate benefits.

They're also increasingly turning to the gig economy for both full - time jobs and part - time side gigs to supplement their income.

Rigging the gig economy: A proposed bill would lure freelance workers to sign away their employee rights for cash Salon Angelo Young November 29, 2016

The gig economy continues to spread rapidly and is becoming a key talent source for many industries.

Since freelancing and the «gig economy» is on the rise, so is the demand for coworking spaces.

But maybe I can start a series, just like I've done for real estate, investing, gig economy etc..

The rapidly expanding gig economy might be good for employers, but freelance working who lack employer - sponsored benefits and retirement plans need help.

The gig economy also creates significant opportunities for businesses that support workers and employers — the staffing sector, which helps identify talented employees, and the financial sector, which helps meet payroll.

It's been called the Gig Economy, Freelance Nation, the Rise of the Creative Class, and the e-conomy, with the «e» standing for electronic, entrepreneurial, or perhaps eclectic.

The chancellor's desire for work that is «good quality and well - paid» echoes the recent Taylor review of the gig economy, which argued that full employment was not incompatible with all work being good work, and it was good to hear repeated focus on the nature of work, rather than just the employment statistics.

This week, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I - VT), along with other Senate Democrats, introduced legislation that would make it easier for people working in the gig economy to prove they are employees and thus be able to organize and collectively bargain.