Freelance labour market: the analysis of theoretical approaches

Abstract

The paper analyses theoretical approaches of new type of labour market – freelance market. Research involves the study of free-lance labour market concept, causes of freelancing market arise, advantages and disadvantages of new market form from both – employer’s and employee’s points of view. Research is based on comparison of freelancers’ labour and labour of permanent employees. Services of online freelancers’ platforms with highest numbers of registered users are also compared and examined. The study allows summarizing theoretical tendencies of freelance labour market and composing new, up-to-date concepts and guidelines.