Misclassification in Construction: The Original Gig Economy

The misclassification of employees as independent contractors has been the focus of recent attention as a result of the implementation of that employment model by ride-share and other gig employers. But the practice long predates the emergence of the gig economy, particularly in the construction ind...

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Construction industry
Density
Employment
Enforcement
Gig economy
Government agencies
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