These working arrangements vary from one business to another, but typically begin with an agreement explicitly identifying the gig worker as an independent contractor. The agreements also tend to establish that the company will exercise no supervision or control over the contractor. Credit: TierneyMJ/Shutterstock.com These working arrangements vary from one business to another, but typically begin with an agreement explicitly identifying the gig worker as an independent contractor. The agreements also tend to establish that the company will exercise no supervision or control over the contractor. Credit: TierneyMJ/Shutterstock.com

Since the arrival of Uber in 2009, the gig economy has grown from fledgling startups into a critical part of the lives and routines of many people across the nation. Of course, as the usage of gig economy entities has grown, so have the chances of potential liability and exposure in the context of civil lawsuits.

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