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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

Brian Dorsey’s argument for why he should not be executed by the state of Missouri requires the kind of math familiar to any gig worker.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 3, 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

Bee was a gig worker and aspiring retiree before her time.

From New York Times Sep. 28, 2022

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