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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

Here’s what to know about the Minneapolis measure and gig worker negotiations across the country:

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 15, 2024

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

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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