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gig worker

American  
[gig wurk-er] / ˈgɪg ˌwɜrk ər /

noun

gig workers plural
  1. a worker in the gig economy; someone who engages in on-demand freelance or contract work as a source of income.


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It’s a wonderful life, if you’re rich; not so much when you’re a gig worker.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 16, 2025

That means if you’re a self-employed person, a business owner, a contractor or a gig worker, or if you have income from a partnership or trust, Direct File isn’t for you.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 4, 2024

“OLS will continue to enforce gig worker protections and all Seattle labor standards while providing support to businesses to ensure compliance.”

From Seattle Times Aug. 25, 2023

As per the law, every gig worker registered on the database will be given a unique ID, which will stay the same no matter the platform they work for and will be valid in perpetuity.

From BBC Aug. 9, 2023

He could probably land a full-time job, but he has found being a gig worker gives him the flexibility to take acting classes and go to last-minute auditions.

From New York Times Apr. 9, 2023

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