Ask-Me-Anything: Gig Economy and the Law
In our Ask-Me-Anything segment, employment lawyer, Alexandra Monkhouse, answers a number of Patreon-submitted questions, including:
- Is the gig economy sustainable and where is it going?
- How can gig economy workers protect themselves from the most serious legal risks?
- What legal issues arise when full-time employees are working on freelance side-hustles outside of their day job?
- What legislative change(s) could be made to create a more equitable work environment for gig economy workers?
- How do legal issues in this area differ between Canada and the US?
- What rights do freelancers have if they are unable to complete their work for quarantine-related reasons?