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Re:The gig economy of the 18th Century by cjrp on Monday July 24, 2017 @07:29AM (#14837514)
> Giggers don't really need employers or employees, since gigs can be performed in an ad-hoc p2p fashion.

Until they get knocked off their bicycle while delivering someone's lunch and can't work, meaning they can't pay rent or buy food (because you're an independent contractor who only gets paid while 'gigging'). Then it's pretty useful to have an employer who covers things like sick pay.

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Re:The gig economy of the 18th Century by walterstucco on Monday July 24, 2017 @10:49AM (#14838858)
That thing that pays for sick leave in Italy is called State.

We pay taxes and those taxes cover sick leave.

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