OPINION: A growing gig Economy and what employers need to know about employees and independent contractors

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A survey that was conducted by the Centre for Global Development during the period between February 2019 and November 2020 found that almost 60% of youth in Uganda are now involved in the gig economy due to job losses arising from the COVID-19 pandemic. The survey was based on interviews conducted among 13,732 households. The gig economy refers to a labour market characterised by short-term con