Gig Workers' Rights And The Corporate Exploitation: The Price Of The Convenience
- IJLLR Journal
- Nov 21
- 1 min read
Mayuri Dhone, LLM, Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar
ABSTRACT
The rise of the gig economy has significantly changed traditional employment by replacing managerial oversight with algorithmic control. While this tech-driven business model offers efficiency, flexibility, and convenience to workers, entrepreneurial freedom often comes at the cost of fundamental labor rights and protections, as employers label workers as ‘independent contractors’ to avoid responsibilities toward them. This paper offers a comparative analysis of the legal and human rights implications of the gig economy in India and other countries, including the UK and the USA. It also talks about the challenges faced by gig workers. Furthermore, it examines how algorithmic management, misclassification, and the lack of a comprehensive welfare framework have exacerbated this instability. Ultimately, judicial intervention is crucial for comprehending and addressing this ongoing issue, given the absence of a clear legal framework.
