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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

“Magic Mike” was about how, in a precarious labor market, a gig worker might wrest dignity and autonomy from conditions rife with exploitation.

From New York Times • Feb. 8, 2023

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