Frequently Asked Questions

Answers for Giggers, employers, and charities. Can't find what you need? Contact us.

👷 For Giggers

How much does it cost?

How do I get started?

How do I find gigs?

What happens when I apply?

How do I get paid?

Do I need to pay tax?

Can I get paid cash in hand? Do I still need to pay tax?

What if I'm on Universal Credit?

What is Gigger Guard?

What is MyGuardian?

What if an employer doesn't pay me?

What if I can't make a gig I've accepted?

How do reviews work?

Can employers see my personal details?

What types of gigs are available?

Can I work as much or as little as I want?

What if a gig feels unsafe?

Can I contact an employer again for future work?

Is this employment or self-employment?

What's the difference between SafeGig and an agency?

Can I change my Top Gigs?

How far will I need to travel for gigs?

What if I turn down a lot of gigs?

Can I see a gig's location before I apply?

What if I have a bad experience with an employer?

Do I need my own equipment?

Can I message an employer before applying?

What happens if a gig gets cancelled after I've accepted?

Is there an age limit?

Can I use SafeGig if I already have a job?

Can I use SafeGig to build work history?

What if I don't get any gigs?

Can I set my own rates?

What pay types will I see on gigs?

What if I have a disability?

Can I use SafeGig outside the UK?

What if I lose access to my account?

Do I need public liability insurance?

What should I put in my profile bio?

Can I work for multiple employers in one day?

What if I get injured while working?

Will gig work affect my student loan?

Can I build a career from gig work?

What if an employer asks me to do something that wasn't in the listing?

Can I bring someone with me to a gig?

What if I don't have a bank account?

🏢 For Employers

How much does it cost?

How does matching work?

What about insurance?

What if someone doesn't show up?

Do I need to check right to work?

Can I post gigs for volunteers?

How quickly will I get responses?

Can I hire the same person again?

What if I need to cancel a gig?

How do reviews work?

Can I edit a gig after posting?

What types of gigs can I post?

Is there a limit to how many gigs I can post?

What's the difference between SafeGig and an agency?

How do I pay the Gigger?

What if no one applies to my gig?

Can I post a gig for same-day work?

Can I interview applicants before hiring?

What if the work isn't done properly?

Can I request the same Gigger again?

Can I hire multiple people for one gig?

What if I need someone regularly?

What information do I need to post a gig?

Can I set an hourly rate, fixed budget, or negotiable pay?

Can I delete a gig after posting?

What if I need specialist skills?

How do I know if a Gigger is trustworthy?

Can I report a Gigger?

💚 For Charities

How much does SafeGig cost for charities?

Who qualifies as a charity on SafeGig?

Can we post volunteer roles?

Want a quick overview of costs and SMS credits?

View pricing How SafeGig works