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Quasi-employment

A situation where freelancers or gig workers engage in long-term contracts with a single client, blurring the lines between traditional employment and freelance work.

In quasi-employment, workers may develop close working relationships with their clients and become integral to the client's operations, yet they typically do not receive the same benefits and protections as regular employees.

See also: Permalancer

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