What Do We Know About Gig Work in California? An Analysis of Independent Contracting
Type
Policy Brief or Report
Year
2017
Level
City or Town, County
State(s)
California
Policy Areas
Civil Rights, Economic Justice
This paper begins by providing a clear framework to help define gig work and understand how it relates to other forms of work. It continues by drawing on current research to identify the prevalence of gig work, the demographics of the workforce, and job quality outcomes, using data from California.