Independent Contractors and the Challenges of the New Gig Economy

As the gig economy grows and the number of independent contractors increases, employers must be aware of potential liabilities and notable differences in state and federal law, a payroll expert said May 18.

The number of independent contractors in the US is rising, said Pete Isberg, vice president of government relations for ADP, Inc. In 2021, the country had roughly 23.9 million independent contractors; by 2030, about half of all workers are expected to be independent contractors.

These statistics reveal the need for employers to keep informed of state and federal laws and regulations regarding independent contractors, he said at ...