NON-STANDARD FORMS OF EMPLOYMENT IN RUSSIA IN THE CONTEXT OF DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION OF THE LABOR MARKET

In the current conditions of transformation of the labor market, non-standard forms of employment are becoming an important element of the economic system, providing flexibility and adaptation to technological and social changes. The article discusses the stages of development of selfemployment, freelancing, remote work and the gig economy in Russia for 2010–2024. The methodology includes the analysis of statistical data from Rosstat, expert interviews and a comparative analysis of international experience. Main results: 1. From 2010 to 2024, the share of precarious work increased from 8% to 17% in the total employment structure, which is due to the digitalization of the economy an d the pandemic of 2020–2021. 2. Key challenges include legal uncertainty, lack of social guarantees, and the tax burden for the self-employed. 3. Measures proposed: the introduction of special legislation to regulate “gig work”, expanding access to social insurance and the creation of digital platform s to support freelancers. The article demonstrates that the development of non-standard forms of employment requires a systematic approach that combines innovative technologies and public policies to minimize the risks of marginalization of workers and increase economic sustainability.