In the late 2000s, surging unemployment during the financial crash gave rise to the gig economy, later supercharged by the emergence of ride-sharing and food-delivery apps. Almost two decades later, gig work is as big as it’s ever been, and is creeping into one of the country’s most essential and historically stable professions.
Last year, at least 42 million people were considered gig workers in the U.S., nearly one-third of the total workforce. That includes independent contractors, freelancers, temporary staff, and even workers who hold gigs in addition to a full-time job.
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