Independent contractors, also known as gig workers, work on a contractual basis for a specific job. This is becoming a highly desirable form of employment for individuals as well as for businesses looking to hire contractors to complete tasks outside of their typical scopes of work.
1099 independent contractors are self-employed, create their own hours, use their own equipment, are paid a set rate, and do not have payroll taxes deducted from their payment—which saves employers money.