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Academic Studies Show Gig Economy Larger Than Government Data Suggests

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The Federal Reserve itself, in their 2017 Report on the Economic Well-Being of U.S. Households,  reported that 31% of Americans do some form of gig work and that gig work income was important to many. These finding are not surprising. This study was also based on SHED data. A key reason for this is data from the U.S.  

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Obamacare, Job Lock and Freelancers

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 But it may also change in 2014 as the Obamacare mandated insurance exchanges begin operation. This means young freelancers can piggy back on their parental policies. Our advice to freelancers is to pay attention to your state's exchange plans and policies.   This, obviously, is not good.   

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The 2023 Motherhood Penalty: The Sorry State Of Affairs For Working Women Continues

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According to recent reports , it has been suggested that the motherhood penalty is responsible for 80% of the gender pay gap. Redesigning policies around parental leave could address gender imbalances in the workplace and positively influence societal attitudes towards unpaid childcare. earned $0.77 What keeps this disparity in check?

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Discover the Formula for Happy Employees

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The study reported the No. Nelson cites another example of how policy focused on keeping employees happy can work in a small-business environment. Based in New Richmond, Wisconsin, JA Counter was founded in 1976 as an insurance agency. This article was published in July 2014 and has been updated. The Most Critical Choice.

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Apprenticeships Are Making a Comeback—Here’s Why

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Department of Labor reports a 6% growth in year-over-year data in 2023, with 641,044 apprenticeship positions at the beginning of 2024. According to November 2023 data from ApprenticeshipUSA , apprenticeships have seen a 103% growth from 2014. And it’s not just a post-pandemic or recent trend.

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Apprenticeships Are Making a Comeback—Here’s Why

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Department of Labor reports a 6% growth in year-over-year data in 2023, with 641,044 apprenticeship positions at the beginning of 2024. According to November 2023 data from ApprenticeshipUSA , apprenticeships have seen a 103% growth from 2014. And it’s not just a post-pandemic or recent trend.

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