by admin | Mar 1, 2017 | contingent workers, GIG Economy, GIG worker, gig worker rights, Uncategorized
Rep. Tim Walberg (R-Mich.), chairman of the Education and the Workforce Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor and Pensions, emphasized how the shared economy runs us up against 20th century labor laws and thought processes that don’t necessarily mesh with...
by admin | Jan 18, 2017 | GIG worker, retirement plans
According to a recent NYT’s article, the theory goes that today’s 20- or 30-somethings spend with little regard for savings and even less regard for retiring. This demographic is also a prime target age for gig workers who are just starting out on their flexible...
by admin | Oct 5, 2016 | contingent workers, retirement plans, Uncategorized
A report published by the Brookings Institution, “Retirement Plans for Contingent Workers: Issues and Options,” suggests Americans who have embraced alternative work arrangements are still substantially underserved by traditional financial services firms. According to...
by admin | Sep 26, 2016 | GIG Economy, Gig survey, GIG worker
According to a recent survey conducted by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA), a staffing advisory firm based in Mountain View, California, nearly 40% of U.S. workers prefer Gig work. SIA defined contingent work as synonymous with gig work—anyone working on a temporary...
by admin | Aug 23, 2016 | GIG worker, Taxes
Good news! The IRS has further recognized the importance of education within the sharing economy and is now taking steps to offer specific information on tax issues facing workers. The sharing economy is a special focal point for tax professionals during this...
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