Since the arrival of Uber in 2009, the gig economy has grown from fledgling startups into a critical part of the lives and routines of many people across the nation. Of course, as the usage of gig economy entities has grown, so have the chances of potential liability and exposure in the context of civil lawsuits.

Non-standard or gig work consists of income-earning activities outside the standard, long-term employer-employee relationships that previously dominated the employment landscape. Gig workers are generally compensated as 1099 independent contractors and have control to set their own schedules.

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