Surveys most commonly ask about work arrangements, but each definition offers important insights into the gig economy.
These different approaches to defining non-standard and gig work overlap. Those working in alternative arrangements are often classified as independent contractors with 1099 tax status, and often have unpredictable schedules -- but not always. Therefore, different definitions lead to different estimates of the gig workforce. Surveys most commonly ask about work arrangements, but each definition offers important insights into the gig economy. Findings from all three are presented in the Data Hub.