Economic insecurity of gig workers and W-2 service-sector workers
| In the last month… | Gig workers | W-2 service-sector workers |
|---|---|---|
| Went hungry because could not afford enough to eat | 19% | 14% |
| Did not have enough money to pay full amount of gas, oil, or electric bill | 31% | 17% |
| Household member did not see a doctor or go to the hospital because of the cost | 18% | 13% |
| Used Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) | 30% | 15% |
Source: Authors’ analysis of Shift Project survey data on gig workers and W-2 service-sector workers collected in May 2020.