Question

As a freelance writer, Chan is part of the gig economy. Compared to a full-time employee, what are the downsides of being a gig worker? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)
Responses

Chan has to maintain his own computer.
Chan has to maintain his own computer.

Chan has to track his income and pay taxes quarterly.
Chan has to track his income and pay taxes quarterly.

Chan incurs the cost of a daily commute to and from work.
Chan incurs the cost of a daily commute to and from work.

Chan is required to work a set number of hours each day.
Chan is required to work a set number of hours each day.

Chan cannot take time off when needed.

Answer 1

Correct answers:
- Chan has to maintain his own computer.
- Chan has to track his income and pay taxes quarterly.

Explanation: Gig workers provide their own equipment and handle their own bookkeeping/tax payments (including estimated quarterly taxes), unlike many full-time employees whose employer provides equipment and withholds/payroll taxes.