Gig Economy

Uber and Amazon have some of the poorest working conditions for gig workers in India reveals study

A study by Fairwork India has revealed that Ola, Uber, Amazon, Dunzo and PharmEasy has some of the worst working conditions for their gig workers, who are not given fair pay, fair contracts, fair management, or even fair representation at work.

Why skilling for jobs in new economy is key to necessitate flexible, life-long learning

India's colossal gig economy currently employs around 13 million people, as our country has emerged as one of the biggest centres of gig economy jobs

NITI Aayog pegs India's gig workforce at 2.35 crore by FY30; pitches for social security measures

Gig workers can be broadly classified into platform and non-platform workers. Platform workers are those whose work is based on online software apps or digital platforms while non-platform gig workers are generally casual wage workers, working part-time or full- time

Zomato defends Hrithik Roshan ad, says aimed to make delivery agents 'the hero'

The company also said it wanted to convey that the public should talk respectfully to delivery partners and raise the level of dignity associated with them

Outcome of Uber case in UK could set important precedent in reducing workers' exploitation, improving gig economy

Drivers should be paid for time spent waiting for rides after logging on to the app, otherwise they’ll be shortchanged by up to 50 percent, said the union behind this legal case.

How to ensure fair rights for gig economy workers: New labour laws, transparent contracts are the way forward

The COVID-19-induced lockdown brought tragically into the limelight two facts: one, gig workers have no social security whatsoever, and two, the terms of conditions of their relationship with the platforms were far from transparent

Coronavirus will paralyse gig economy, big businesses; it's up to policymakers to not let this become full-blown economic crisis

To address the problems arising out of the unique structure of the Indian economy and to ensure that the economic engine keeps cranking, both monetary and fiscal measures will be required soon.

SuperMoney indeed: Mumbai-based startup raises a million USD from Unitus Ventures

The startup offers credit, savings and insurance solutions to blue-collar, gig workers.

California Senate passes a bill to tighten rules for gig economy companies like Uber

The bill makes it difficult to classify workers as independent contractors rather than employees.

Uber goes to British court today to defend business model over UK worker rights; CEO says will preserve flexibility of contracts

Rights at firms such as Uber, fellow taxi service Addison Lee and food courier Deliveroo have risen up the political agenda in Britain as more people work for companies without fixed hours or a guaranteed income.