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Race, age and gender associated with experiences of harassment among gig workers

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Briefings

A 2026 study by Julieta Aguilar and Dr. Jeremy Reynolds at the University of Kentucky and Purdue University analyzed gig worker harassment experiences. Published in PLOS One on November 4, 2026, the research identified significant associations between race, gender, and age with reported harassment, suggesting that precarious gig employment creates heightened vulnerability for certain demographics.

Key points

• The study examined harassment experiences among gig workers in the United States.
• Associations were found between race, gender, and age with reported harassment incidents.

Context

Gig workers face unique challenges in the rapidly expanding gig economy. This research investigates how race, gender, and age influence harassment experiences, highlighting that precarious employment may increase vulnerability for some workers.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to a single study published in 2026 in PLOS One. Findings represent associations observed in the study rather than definitive causal claims. Results are subject to sampling constraints and may vary across different gig worker populations.

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