The gig economy has boomed in recent years, luring talent away from the rigidity of a 9-to-5 with promises of freedom and flexibility. But now, is the gig up?
Forty-two percent of delivery and rideshare drivers are considering leaving gig work within the next 12 months due to low or unpredictable earnings, lack of benefits, and the high cost of performing the work, according to a survey by payroll company Everee and the Restaurant Marketing Delivery Association, a nonprofit that advocates for local and regional delivery companies.
