How Work-From-Home Culture Has Amplified Inequalities
- By
Julia Austin
Source: adamkaz / Getty
What about the gig economy?
Statistics say 55 million Americans rely on the gig economy for their income. But the gig economy is typically missing one major thing: benefits, like healthcare. The gig economy also consists of jobs that require in-person tasks like food delivery, rideshare driving, and handyman work. Gig economy workers, like essential workers, often must leave their homes to work, putting themselves at risk of illness, and don’t have health insurance.
Comment Disclaimer: Comments that contain profane or derogatory language, video links or exceed 200 words will require approval by a moderator before appearing in the comment section. XOXO-MN
