W13: Pay Equity, Gig Economy, & Other Trends Flashcards
1
Q
What is pay equity?
A
the practice of equal pay for equal work
2
Q
What is the percentage of wage women make compared to men?
A
84.1%
3
Q
What is the GIG economy?
A
a segment of the labor force/market that is relegated to freelance or short-term contract work as opposed to ongoing employment in a regular full-time job
4
Q
What percentage of the workforce is part of the GIG economy? (full & part time)
A
36%
