Not All Gigs Are Equal: Informal Self-Employment Linked to Lower Pay, Poorer Health and Instability

Informal self-employment poses the greatest risk to worker well-being, according to a new U-M study. These workers make up the largest share of the self-employed workforce, yet face the poorest financial, health, and stability outcomes. Even so, informal self-employment in the U.S. continues to grow. Learn more in the latest study spotlight from the Institute for Social Research.