precariat
General noun
The social class of people whose lives are shaped by insecure, low-paid and irregular employment.
The gig economy has swelled a new precariat that enjoys none of the protections their parents took for granted.
Law noun
The class of workers whose employment is insecure, low-paid, and lacking in benefits.
Gig platforms have swollen a precariat with no guaranteed hours or holiday entitlement.
Business noun
A social class of workers trapped in insecure, low-paid, and intermittent employment.
The gig platforms swelled a precariat that enjoyed none of the sick pay or pensions of salaried staff.
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