We have previously blogged on opportunities and challenges in the gig economy. The myriad risks—from independent contractor-employee misclassification to confidential information and privacy protection missteps—are ever present because fast-growing players in the gig economy are attractive targets for potential plaintiffs seeking a deep pocket and a novel factual or legal issue that might evade a fast or easy resolution.
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