Outworkers

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. Individuals who perform work from home or outside a traditional workplace
2. Workers who are contracted to complete tasks independently rather than in an office environment
3. People engaged in employment that allows them to operate remotely, often in freelance or piecework capacities

Etymology: "Outworkers" is simply the plural of "outworker," so its history is that of the singular form. An outworker is a worker who does a job away from the employer's premises, typically at home, which is why the term has long been tied to piecework and home-based trades. The word is built from "out" and "work," a straightforward combination that describes labour carried on outside the factory or workshop.