Tag: Temporary worker

Small Business Owner in a Shop

Abstract The objective of this working paper is to review the literature on informal and non-standard employment and to highlight the increased awareness of the global society about trends in labor markets and their implications for workers and social protection policy. This paper presents information on developing, emerging, and advanced economies, especially the United States…

Social Security sign in a garden

Abstract Some studies have found that contingent workers – including independent contractors, consultants, and those in temporary, on-call, and “gig economy” jobs – make up an increasing share of the labor force.  How does this group of workers interact with Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)?  This project uses the Health and Retirement Study linked to…