gig worker

noun

plural gig workers

: a person who works temporary jobs typically in the service sector as an independent contractor or freelancer : a worker in the gig economy

Gig workers have freedoms that most full-timers only dream of: setting their own hours, working from home, being their own bosses. No wonder the gig economy comprised 16 percent of all workers by 2015, according to research by economists Lawrence Katz and Alan Krueger.—

Andy Sullivan

In addition to having more stable space, the affluent often have greater latitude to remain inside it. They can work on Zoom, shop on Amazon and have gig workers deliver meals.—

Jason DeParle

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While at first glance this move seems like a clever way to provide supplemental income to gig workers, its broader implications could be revolutionary for enterprises grappling with digital transformation in talent management. —

John Winsor, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024 Platform managers and policymakers should recognize the impact of extreme weather on gig economy and take preventive measures to meet user needs during heat waves, balancing operational efficiency with the health of the gig workers. —

Susan F. Lu, run Ge, wenzheng Mao, Harvard Business Review, 27 Nov. 2024 While attending school, Muñoz worked physically demanding jobs, as a structural concrete laborer and a gig worker in warehouses, that didn’t offer stability and often necessitated long commutes. —

Stacie Stukin, ARTnews.com, 24 Dec. 2024 Earlier this year, WIRED published a fascinating investigation into the world of gig workers who get paid to impersonate top-earning OnlyFans creators in online chats with their fans. —

Kate Knibbs, WIRED, 11 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for gig worker