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