In recent years, the gig economy and freelance work have gained significant momentum, particularly during the recent COVID-19 pandemic. As per Upwork's Freelance Forward 2022 report, ‘’60 million Americans, about 39% of the total American workforce, did freelance work in 2022, contributing $1.35 trillion to the country's economy. This marked an increase of $50 billion compared to 2021. Additionally, as of May 2023, there were nearly 26 million part-time workers in the U.S., a