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The Benefits of Gig Work: How Do Employers Want to Administer Benefits for Nontraditional Workers?

Kimberly A. Landry 11/8/2019

Employers reveal their preferences for communicating, enrolling, and administering benefits for gig workers.

Summary

With the rise of the gig economy, some employers are showing interest in offering benefits to nontraditional workers, including part-time, seasonal, and 1099 contract workers. However, there are often unique challenges associated with administering benefits for these workers. To explore these issues, LIMRA conducted an online survey of 1,464 U.S. employers. This study looked at how employers want to approach offering benefits to part-time employees, seasonal workers, and 1099 contract workers, including:

  • The top challenges of providing benefits to nontraditional workers
  • Preferred benefit communication and enrollment methods for gig workers
  • Premium collection methods for nontraditional workers
  • Preferences for administering benefits for gig workers

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Meet the Project Director

Kimberly A. Landry
Kim conducts quantitative and qualitative research on hot topics within the employee benefits industry, with a specific focus on employer and employee perspectives. She is also responsible for LIMRA’s worksite and supplemental health research programs. She is a frequent speaker at industry conferences and events. Kim joined LIMRA in 2008. She received her bachelor's degree from Wesleyan University and her master's degree from the University of Hartford.

Associate Research Director, Workplace Benefits Research
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klandry@limra.com


For more information, please contact klandry@limra.com.

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