Over a third of American workers are now part of the "gig economy," which comprises freelance and independent contractor jobs. That percentage could continue climbing as fresh employment opportunities emerge on online platforms like Fiverr (NYSE: FVRR) and Upwork (NASDAQ: UPWK).
Fiverr, which was founded eleven years ago, lets users post or accept gigs that start at $5. Upwork, which merged two older platforms (Elance and oDesk) six years ago, connects companies to freelancers.
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