We have employers turning to freelancers for content jobs, such as writing and research projects, all the way to highly complex jobs like mathematics, programming and engineering.

In October, New York City partnered with the Freelancers Union to open the Freelancers Hub in Brooklyn. It's the first freelance-focused workforce training program of its kind in the country.

The Freelancers Hub in New York City opened in October, offering classes as well as tax and legal assistance for independent workers. It's free, and the first of its kind in the country.