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If You're a Gig Worker, Here's How You Can Still Get Disability Protection

The modern gig economy, dependent on contract workers, offers flexible jobs to millions of people, but only so long as these people are able to show up. No work, no pay, no benefits.

More traditional part-time workers can face a similar situation. As the economy booms, demand for seasonal workers is on the rise. Retailer Kohl's announced it will to 90,000 people this year, and Target will hire 120,000 people this year -- up from 100,000 in 2017. Most of these workers also will not

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