Blog. The Wild West. Gig workers on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic lack basic worker protections

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Authors: Fredrickson, Caroline

Corporate authors: Economic Policy Institute, Washington, DC

Publication date: 08/04/2020

Keywords: epidemic disease ; digital economy ; delivery ; occupational safety and health ; working conditions

Geographic area: USA

Subject: Working conditions

Weblink: https://www.epi.org/blog/the-wild-west-gig-workers-on-the-front-lines-of-the-coronavirus-pandemic-lack-basic-worker-protections/

Language: English

"In the safety of our homes, those of us lucky enough to be healthy and have disposable income are searching websites for the best food delivery options, clicking on the pad thai and pizza choices that will soon arrive at our door. ..."

Support: Digital

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