How portable benefits can support inclusivity among gig workers

2023-07-06T11:13:56-07:00July 6th, 2023|Categories: Economy|Tags: , , |

By Wendy Cukier Source: Benefits Canada The concept of employee benefits was established on a foundation built decades ago, when employees worked full time and long term with one employer. Those days are long gone. Temporary, part-time and gig work have become the norm, accounting for 60 per cent of job growth in advanced economies since the 1990s. Gig work is popular in sectors such as the arts, entertainment and recreation and it’s also more prevalent among immigrants than [...]