Financial hardship, insecure work arrangements and work-family conflict have many gig workers experiencing high levels of loneliness, powerlessness and social isolation during the pandemic.
During the pandemic, Canadians who were already facing financial or health problems saw their situations worsen. Continued financial stress also led to a significant amount of psychological distress, researchers find.
An upcoming study on workers in the gig economy suggests the future of work may be a lonely and uncertain one for many workers.
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