A worker performing short-term jobs or piecework, typically via an app or platform — usually classified as 1099.
Gig workers perform on-demand, short-term, or piecework — typically via apps (Uber, DoorDash, Instacart) or platforms. Most gig work is structured as independent contracting, putting workers on 1099 status.
The classification has been heavily contested — California's AB 5 attempted to reclassify many gig workers as employees; Prop 22 carved out app-based ride-share and delivery workers. State laws vary significantly.
PEOs generally don't handle gig workforce — the co-employment model fits W-2 employees, not contractors. Some EORs do handle 1099-to-W-2 conversions for platforms that want to classify workers as employees.
A worker performing short-term jobs or piecework, typically via an app or platform — usually classified as 1099.
Gig workers perform on-demand, short-term, or piecework — typically via apps (Uber, DoorDash, Instacart) or platforms.
Most PEO buying decisions touch several related concepts at once. Gig worker typically comes up alongside the other terms in this category. Closely related terms include Independent contractor, Worker classification, California Proposition 22.
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