Coronavirus: Is the gig economy dead, and should the self-employed worry?

Millions of people around the world face joblessness and major companies are being forced to take major financial assistance from governments. Many small and medium-sized businesses have already closed their doors forever, as many others are forced to contemplate their immediate futures amid the continuing Covid-19 pandemic. Some of the most vulnerable are people who work in the “gig economy”, surviving on part-time jobs, often with no contracts or benefits. John Carter, senior editor with the…