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In the discussion of supporting companies vs individual workers.... [View all]
do not forget gig workers.
All the folks who are technically "independent contractors" are not saved by money being sent directly to companies to maintain payrolls. It also doesn't consider folks who worked 2nd and third jobs picking up a shift here or there. Most of the models I have seen only "guarantee" jobs and pay for employees working a regular number of hours (often 20-30 minimum). The guy making ends meet by working 10-15 hours is left out in the cold.
Do we need to make sure businesses don't go belly-up? Sure. But that's only a part of the picture.
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