Ask-Me-Anything: Gig Economy and the Law

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