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Gig Work in the COVID-19 Era: More Risk, Less Opportunity

Gig Work in the COVID-19 Era: More Risk, Less Opportunity

In a follow-up to our 2019 study of low-income young adult gig workers, JFF reconnected with study participants to explore how they had been affected by the pandemic-driven health and economic crises. We learned that most of them are anticipating delays in their ability to improve their opportunities for economic advancement.

September 24, 2020

At a Glance

In a follow-up to our 2019 study of low-income young adult gig workers, JFF reconnected with study participants to explore how they had been affected by the pandemic-driven health and economic crises. We learned that most of them are anticipating delays in their ability to improve their opportunities for economic advancement.

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Cheryl A. Almeida
Fran O’Reilly, Principal Researcher, Evidence-Based Education Research & Evaluation, LLC
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