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KPBS Wants Your Help In Understanding The Gig Economy

By Amita Sharma / Investigative Reporter

Published August 27, 2019 at 8:53 AM PDT

This story was published more than 5 years ago.

Juan Hernandez is trying to make a living in the Imperial Valley by driving for Lyft and working at Lowe’s, Aug. 6, 2019.

The gig economy is transforming the workplace and fueling a debate about what kind of wages and benefits gig workers should get.

As state lawmakers discuss whether to rein in the gig economy, the California Dream Project is looking at how contract employment is changing the lives of workers.

We want to know your thoughts on the topic.

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Amita Sharma

As an investigative reporter for KPBS, I've helped expose political scandals and dug into intractable issues like sex trafficking. I've raised tough questions about how government treats foster kids. I've spotlighted the problem of pollution in poor neighborhoods. And I've chronicled corporate mistakes and how the public sometimes ends up paying for them.

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