The coronavirus pandemic is exposing the fragile situation of gig economy workers around the world, many of whom are losing their main income source (New York Times)

New York Times:
The coronavirus pandemic is exposing the fragile situation of gig economy workers around the world, many of whom are losing their main income source  —  Gig companies promoted their flexible hours as an economic lifeline for workers.  In the coronavirus outbreak, it has been anything but.

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