Gig workers and self-employed are 'under-protected' - MetLife

More than half of employee benefits consultants (EBCs) believe group risk providers should address the protection gaps encountered gig economy workers and the self-employed, research from MetLife UK has revealed. The study found that 54% of EBCs believe work patterns are a significant growth area due to the fact that the protection needs of millions are currently not being met. Government figures estimate that more than 7.6 million are currently self-employed or working in the gig economy, where they are paid for short-term employment via digital platforms - around 4.8 million are sel...