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    For every else (like me) who had never heard the term ‘gig economy’ before:

    A gig economy is a free market system in which temporary positions are common and organizations hire independent workers for short-term commitments. The term “gig” is a slang word for a job that lasts a specified period of time. Traditionally, the term was used by musicians to define a performance engagement.

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      AKA a “contractor”, AKA a 1099 (vs. W2) ‘employee’.