gig economy

What are the real legal implications of the ‘gig economy’? The employment world is changing rapidly. Developments are being fuelled by technology and the drive toward a flexible and adaptable workforce. As a result, we have seen a sharp increase in those working in what has been called the ‘gig economy’. With forecasts that almost […]

What is the Gig Economy? Issue The phrase the ‘gig economy’ is increasingly being seen in the press and often it is referred to in employment disputes. What does it actually mean though?  It is probably best summed up as a trend towards a working environment where temporary positions are common in business and companies […]