TechREG® Chronicle – Gig Economy

Dear Readers,

The “gig economy” refers to a free market system in which temporary positions are increasingly common; and organizations hire independent workers for short-term commitments. Traditionally, the term “gig” was used by musicians to define a performance engagement. Today, it has become a more general term to refer to a form of employment relationship.

Examples of gig workers include freelancers, independent contractors, project-based workers and temporary or part-time hires. Mo