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 | 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...
by admin | Jul 26, 2016 | GIG Economy, GIG worker, lobbying
Spending on federal lobbying by GIG-based firms grew in the first half of 2016, according to CQ Roll Call, a news resource that focuses on Capital issues. GIG firms are getting wise to the fact they need to sidle up to Washington, especially as new regulations...
by admin | Jul 19, 2016 | GIG Economy, GIG worker, Uncategorized
Joel Naroff of the Philadelpia Inquirer summarizes some key points in the GIG economy. And, most importantly, he brings up the elephant in the room – In a world of multiple and changing employers and employees, what happens to benefits, worker and employer...
by admin | May 17, 2016 | ACA, Affordable Care Act, GIG worker
According to a recent study issued by Field Nation, an online work platform for connecting businesses and workers, 68 percent of companies said that the Affordable Care Act (ACA) will have a high impact on hiring more freelance workers and as a result, 74% will...
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