The Gig Economy
The gig economy is a labor market characterized by flexible, temporary or freelance jobs, as opposed to permanent, full-time work. With this model a substantial amount of individuals can work part-time in a temporary position or as independent contractors the result seems to be cheaper and efficient. As gig economy workers are not permanent employees, they are not typically entitled to any workplace benefits such as health insurance or retirement contributions because jobs that individuals discover and access are through online platforms that list such jobs. These jobs are often one-time or short-term contract jobs. These include driving for a ride-sharing service, painting someone's house, freelance work, coaching, fitness training, and tutoring.
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