Exploring The Human Rights Challenges Of Platform-Based Gig Workers In India: A Legal Perspective On Emerging Issues And Violations
- IJLLR Journal
- Jun 30
- 1 min read
Mingma Doma Sherpa, Assistant Professor of Law, Indian Institute of Legal Studies, Dagapur, Siliguri, West Bengal
ABSTRACT
As the gig economy expands, the challenges faced by platform-enabled gig workers are becoming increasingly complex. This study focuses on these workers, who are hired through online platforms to provide various services. Despite the introduction of the Social Security Code, 2020, which addresses the social security needs of these workers, their human rights remain largely unprotected by existing laws. International human rights conventions offer a framework of rights for labourers, yet platform workers often lack the necessary mechanisms to address violations. This study aims to shed light on the human rights issues faced by gig workers in India and the urgent need for effective redressal mechanisms to protect their rights.
Keywords: gig workers, human rights, redressal mechanism, online platforms.
