How Are Gig Workers Coping During the Crisis
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So-called gig workers are among the most vulnerable in our workforce, facing financial and health risks with few benefits or safety-net protections. Uber, Instacart, Amazon and Whole Foods workers staged protests asking for hazard pay, sick leave, hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes, among other demands. Uber and Uber have faced class-action lawsuits filed on behalf of gig workers pushing to win classification as employees rather than contractors in order to gain rights to more benefits and protections. Tech companies have announced they will follow safety guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and other authorities.