U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Nov
08
New data on contingent work and people in alternative employment arrangements available

In July 2023, 4.3 percent of workers held contingent jobs. The survey also identified alternative work arrangements: independent contractors (7.4 percent), on-call workers (1.7 percent), temporary help agency workers (0.6 percent), and workers provided by contract firms (0.5 percent).

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