gig economy
noun
: economic activity that involves the use of temporary or freelance workers to perform jobs typically in the service sector
One reason the gig economy has taken off: People tend to change jobs more frequently and many enjoy the flexibility of choosing when and where they work.—
Marcia Pledger
Marcia PledgerWhile they are still able to work, boomers will be a big part of a subset of the sharing economy that is sometimes called the "gig economy." Gigs are what they sound like: assignments, contracts or part-time jobs.—Linda Nazareth
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Not every gig economy job will be affected equally.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
The Nebraska Legislature has approved a measure classifying some gig economy workers as independent contractors, according to its website.
L.B. 229, introduced by state Sen. Bob Hallstrom, was approved Monday, with 33 voting in favor and 15 opposed.
—Tara Suter, The Hill, 11 Mar. 2025
Their lens focuses on the young people navigating the precariousness of the gig economy.
—Silvia Benedetti, ARTnews.com, 27 Feb. 2025
Where that film salvaged a scintilla of monochrome romance from the dreariness of the gig economy, this one is every bit as determined to sap the joy out of making good money at someone else’s expense.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 19 Feb. 2025
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Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
The Nebraska Legislature has approved a measure classifying some gig economy workers as independent contractors, according to its website.
L.B. 229, introduced by state Sen. Bob Hallstrom, was approved Monday, with 33 voting in favor and 15 opposed.
—Tara Suter, The Hill, 11 Mar. 2025
Their lens focuses on the young people navigating the precariousness of the gig economy.
—Silvia Benedetti, ARTnews.com, 27 Feb. 2025
Where that film salvaged a scintilla of monochrome romance from the dreariness of the gig economy, this one is every bit as determined to sap the joy out of making good money at someone else’s expense.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 19 Feb. 2025
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“Gig economy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gig%20economy. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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