The current administration by regulations, not changing it by law, redefining the classification of workers, called gig workers, as employees rather than independent contractors or temporary workers. This move, while intended to provide greater protections and benefits to workers, has raised concerns about its potential impact on businesses and the broader economy. Federally, this goes into effect March 11th.
Gig workers are independent contractors, online platform workers, contract firm workers, on-call workers, and temporary workers. Gig workers enter into formal agreements with on-demand companies to provide services to the company's clients. This includes: freelancers who get paid per task; independent contractors who perform work and get paid on a contract-to-contract basis; project-based workers who get paid by the project; temporary hires who are employed for a fixed amount of time; and part-time workers who work less than full-time hours.
Examples of include:
Accounting and finance. Independent consultants and mortgage representatives.
Administration. Administrative assistants.
Art and design. Musicians or graphic designers.
Construction. Carpenters and other construction trades.
Education. Substitute instructors and tutors.
Freelance writing. Content writers and copywriter jobs.
Information technology. Various jobs, such as information security engineers and network analysts.
Media and communications. Technical writers and photographers.
Project management. Project or office manager jobs.
Software development. DevOps engineers and user experience
Transportation. Ride-hailing drivers.
California has already enacted this leading to layoffs of drivers, businesses cutting back on part time workers, and lawsuits against the state of California. My profession, since retired, has seen a huge increase in part time, off-site, direct contract, or contract agency professionals here in Texas. All those people do not receive benefits from the districts, and most do not have the option through their contracting agency. I know lots of computer, software, cyber security, and engineers who are contracting right now.
So those of you in the business world here in Texas and elsewhere, how is this going to effect your job or business?
Gig workers are independent contractors, online platform workers, contract firm workers, on-call workers, and temporary workers. Gig workers enter into formal agreements with on-demand companies to provide services to the company's clients. This includes: freelancers who get paid per task; independent contractors who perform work and get paid on a contract-to-contract basis; project-based workers who get paid by the project; temporary hires who are employed for a fixed amount of time; and part-time workers who work less than full-time hours.
Examples of include:
Accounting and finance. Independent consultants and mortgage representatives.
Administration. Administrative assistants.
Art and design. Musicians or graphic designers.
Construction. Carpenters and other construction trades.
Education. Substitute instructors and tutors.
Freelance writing. Content writers and copywriter jobs.
Information technology. Various jobs, such as information security engineers and network analysts.
Media and communications. Technical writers and photographers.
Project management. Project or office manager jobs.
Software development. DevOps engineers and user experience
Transportation. Ride-hailing drivers.
California has already enacted this leading to layoffs of drivers, businesses cutting back on part time workers, and lawsuits against the state of California. My profession, since retired, has seen a huge increase in part time, off-site, direct contract, or contract agency professionals here in Texas. All those people do not receive benefits from the districts, and most do not have the option through their contracting agency. I know lots of computer, software, cyber security, and engineers who are contracting right now.
So those of you in the business world here in Texas and elsewhere, how is this going to effect your job or business?
