Labor Dept Surveys the Rise of Contingent and Gig Workers
Published Date: 3/11/2025
Notice
Summary
The Department of Labor wants to keep collecting info about people’s jobs and work situations through a special survey called the Contingent Work Supplement. This helps understand gig and temporary work better. They’re asking for approval to continue, and anyone interested can share their thoughts before the deadline—no money changes, just keeping the data flowing!
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