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The key answer of exercise 16

The key to exercise solutions in chapter Unit 8 - All in a day’s work for the textbook Engage B2 with Exam Skills with authors Barbara Bettinelli e Jane Bowie from Pearson Longman

Question

Read the article again and answer the questions.

Answer

  1. The gig economy refers to work on demand, where workers are hired for specific tasks or jobs as needed, rather than having permanent employment.
  2. We increasingly contact people for services through apps and web platforms.
  3. University graduates and students say they benefit from the gig economy.
  4. Disadvantages include lack of minimum wage, no benefits like pension contributions and paid holidays, job insecurity, and pressure to meet tight deadlines.
  5. Some people think the real aim of the gig economy is to move towards an automated workforce.
  6. Some politicians suggest guarantees such as making it compulsory for employers to provide benefits like pension contributions, healthcare, paid holidays, and sick leave.

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