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Gig Workers Would Get Unemployment Safety Net In Rescue Package

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Shannon Bond

March 27, 2020

The economic rescue package passed by the Senate this week would let gig workers and other self-employed people seek unemployment benefits they wouldn't normally qualify for. (AP)

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