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Journal articles on the topic "Gig employment platforms"
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Ahamad Nawawi, Nurul Hidayah, Rosiati Ramli, Norlin Khalid, and Siti Fatimah Abdul Rashid. "The Gig Economy Revolution: Evaluating Income Streams and Economic Contributions in Malaysia." Information Management and Business Review 17, no. 1(I) (2025): 12–21. https://doi.org/10.22610/imbr.v17i1(i).4293.
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There has been scant research about the gig economy revolution in Malaysia. Evaluating the exponential growth of the Malaysian gig economy is difficult as there is a lack of dependable data on digital platform revenues. This study fills this gap by examining administrative data from the principal agency propelling Malaysia's digital economy. Between 2016 and 2021, the proliferation of gig workers and digital platforms markedly increased, offering stable incomes and augmenting Malaysia's economic revenue. Significantly, earnings from digital gig employment have surpassed conventional physical gig employment. The growth of local digital platforms during the pandemic of COVID-19 is driven by an increased demand for online services. Regulatory oversight is crucial for safeguarding gig workers and ensuring fair income distribution within this sector.
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Mironova, S. M., D. V. Kozhemyakin, and A. E. Ponomarchenko. "Adaptation of the legal regulation of labor, civil, tax relations to the gig economy." Law Enforcement Review 6, no. 4 (2022): 314–29. http://dx.doi.org/10.52468/2542-1514.2022.6(4).314-329.
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The subject of the article is impact the gig economy to the legal regulation of labor, civil, tax relations.The purpose of the article is to identify the problems of legal regulation of relations between gig workers and digital platforms in the gig economy and suggest ways to improve it.The methodology includes systematic approach, comparative method, formal-logical method, formal-legal method, analysis, synthesis.The main results of the research. The transition from a “classic” industrial employment relationship between an employer and an employee to one based on the gig economy, using digital platforms to link the employee to their job, has created problems in classifying employment arrangements in labor law. In the current situation, the state needs to do a lot of work: (1) the sphere of the gig economy requires the compilation of clear terminology, as well as the analysis and identification of the functions of digital platforms and gig workers, then it requires amendments to labor legislation; (2) it is necessary to develop criteria for gig workers or independent contractors, one of the criteria can be proposed: the performance of work by a gig worker without the control of the hiring firm. The hiring firm's control should be limited to accepting or rejecting the results a gig worker achieves, not how they achieve them; (3) It is necessary to delimit the sphere of regulation of hired labor from the sphere of regulation of gig-employment, to withdraw gig-employment from the regulation of labor legislation.An analysis of the current legislation and law enforcement practice shows that the cornerstone of legal regulation in the field of the gig economy is the issue of legal registration of relations between digital platforms and their partners. Thus, with a rigid approach that identifies these relations with labor relations, the gig economy loses its specificity, digital platforms lose their competitive advantages in many ways, and in some cases, their ability to function. At the same time, the current relations in the field of employment of individuals on digital platforms allow us to speak about the presence of certain differences between such relations and labor relations, which are manifested mainly in greater freedom on the side of the "employee" and less control on the part of the employer – the digital platform, and also the unstable nature of this form of employment and its subsidiarity to more traditional forms. The specificity of the relationship between platforms and its counterparties also raises the question of the need to reform the provisions on civil liability, aimed at formulating special grounds for the responsibility of digital platforms, the distribution of this responsibility between them and their partners. Such provisions may be based on the existing norms on the liability of the employer for harm caused by his employee.Conclusions. The change of labor relations between employees and the employer to the relationship between the digital platform and gig workers predetermines the transformation of tax legal relations, in terms of the following aspects: what taxes should a gig worker pay, should there be any special tax regime; how the issue of paying insurance premiums should be resolved, whether they should be mandatory or voluntary; what role digital platforms will play in tax relations, whether they should act as tax agents or data providers; what requirements for gig workers, as taxpayers, should be imposed by tax legislation in terms of record keeping and reporting; how tax control should be exercised over gig workers and digital platforms.
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Sagar B.K., Niranjan Devkota, and Smeeth Bista. "From Traditional Employment to Gig Work: Analyzing Labor Dynamics in Nepal's Emerging Gig Economy." Journal of Development and Administrative Studies 32, no. 1-2 (2024): 31–42. https://doi.org/10.3126/jodas.v32i1-2.75848.
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This study explores the sustainability of labor participation in Nepal’s gig economy, focusing on the Kathmandu Valley, with an emphasis on identifying factors influencing gig participation across ride-sharing, online tutoring, e-commerce delivery, food delivery, and freelancing platforms. A binary logit regression model was employed to analyze survey data from 386 gig workers. Statistical robustness was ensured through normality tests, correlation matrices, multicollinearity, heteroskedasticity checks, and sensitivity analyses. The results reveal that employment status significantly enhances the likelihood of gig economy participation, with a log-odds ratio of 5.469 (p < 0.01), indicating that employed individuals are over five times more likely to engage in gig work. Work satisfaction is positively correlated with participation (odds ratio = 3.147, p < 0.01), suggesting that satisfied workers are approximately three times more likely to take on gig roles. Employment and work satisfaction increase participation likelihood by 20.5% and 13.8%, respectively. Conversely, participation in e-commerce delivery and ride-sharing platforms is negatively correlated. Monthly income generally reduces participation, except in food delivery platform. Policy implications emphasize the need for enhanced legal protections, income stability, and platform transparency. Regulations ensuring job security, flexible scheduling, and supportive measures like tax incentives are vital to creating a sustainable and inclusive gig economy in Nepal.
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Harun, Nurfarahin, Noraliza Mohamad Ali, and Nur Layali Mohd Ali Khan. "An experimental measure of Malaysia’s gig workers using labour force survey1." Statistical Journal of the IAOS 36, no. 4 (2020): 969–77. http://dx.doi.org/10.3233/sji-200749.
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With the increase in the labour supply and the labour market imbalances globally, a notable increase is witnessed in the number of temporary employments as well as flexible arrangement in employment. This new development coupled with technological advancement create opportunity for flexible work through digital platforms, and the emergence of a new term in employment – the “gig” employment. Examples of gig workers are ‘independent contractors’, ‘consultants’, or ‘contract professor’, which are working only to complete a task for specific time and specific payment, with no work connection with their hiring institution once the contract ends. In the meantime, digitalisation has created more opportunities for individuals to engage in gig employment for income generation. The rise of the gig workers calls for new initiatives in human resource development policy as they continue to play important roles in employment creation, production and income generation. From this study, a total of 218 occupations were identified as gig works which offered flexible working hours, flexible workplace and with or without digital presence. This study attempts to measure the gig workers in Malaysia using Labour Force Survey to gauge sociodemographic profiles of this new group of employment.
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Angwaomaodoko, Ejuchegahi Anthony. "Consumer Behaviour in the Gig Economy: Implications for Traditional Labour Market." Path of Science 11, no. 1 (2025): 2001. https://doi.org/10.22178/pos.113-3.
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The gig economy is fast evolving, typified or characterised by short-term, flexible and task-based digital platforms. This paper investigates how consumer behaviour in the gig economy affects traditional labour markets, focusing on structural shifts in employment and changes in labour market dynamics. It gives an overview of the gig economy, which has experienced rapid growth in transitioning towards flexible, short-term employment arrangements through platforms enabled by digital technologies. The study also highlights the different types of gig platforms, such as ridesharing, freelance marketplaces, and on-demand services, by elaborating on their specific feature and business models. The study reinforces that consumer buying behaviour in the gig economy predicts convenience, cost-effectiveness, and speed of service delivery. The study also indicates that the gig economy has significant implications on the labour market dynamics since new forms of employment challenge regular job security, benefits, and worker rights. These findings support that while the gig economy provides greater flexibility to workers, it also creates more significant issues related to income instability and removing traditional labour protection. The challenges associated with the gig economy are also investigated, including regulatory obstacles, poor or insufficient worker protection, and the long-term viability of gig platforms in light of rising competition. The study concludes that although the gig economy provides new opportunities for consumers and workers, it also involves many challenges that must be thoroughly deliberated and mitigated by policymakers and industry representatives.
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Muhyiddin, Muhyiddin, Nur Siti Annazah, Henriko Henriko Tobing, Nugroho Habibi, Fahimah Fauziyah, and Riesa Istiqamah Putri Harsiwie. "The Ambiguity of Employment Relationship in Indonesia's Gig Economy: A Study of Online Motorcycle Taxi Drivers." Jurnal Ketenagakerjaan 19, no. 3 (2024): 262–80. https://doi.org/10.47198/jnaker.v19i3.416.
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The rise of the gig economy in Indonesia, driven by digital platforms such as Gojek and Grab, has created significant employment opportunities through online motorcycle taxis (ojek online). However, the employment relationship between digital platforms and online motorcycle taxi drivers remains ambiguous. Currently, no explicit regulation defines the status of gig workers within Indonesia's legal framework. The absence of recognition as formal employees leaves these workers in precarious conditions, devoid of social security, minimum wage guarantees, and collective bargaining rights. This policy paper reviews existing regulations, evaluates international approaches, and identifies the benefits and challenges of unregulated gig work in Indonesia. Comparative benchmarks from Spain, the United States, and Malaysia highlight potential solutions to balance worker protection and platform flexibility. This study proposes a hybrid employment relationship that integrates core labor protections while maintaining work flexibility. Key regulatory components include social security access, algorithm transparency, and dispute resolution mechanisms. Short-term (1-year) and medium-term (5-year) strategies are outlined to achieve comprehensive regulations for Indonesia’s gig economy. Ultimately, this research provides actionable policy recommendations for the Indonesian government to establish fair and sustainable employment relations in the digital era.
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Ponomarchenko, Anastasia E. "The Legal Status of Employment in the Context of the Development of the Gig Economy." Proceedings of the Southwest State University. Series: History and Law 12, no. 6 (2022): 50–60. http://dx.doi.org/10.21869/2223-1501-2022-12-6-50-60.
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Relevance. This article explores current employment status issues, in particular how the gig economy has in-fluenced the labor market, as the gig economy and digital platform work have become hot topics, changing the format and experience of work for more and more people. Over the years, there has been an increase in the use of gig workers in Russia as well as abroad for several reasons, such as the changing nature of work, the availability of technology, and work preferences. We will start the article with the concepts of the gig economy, gig employment, and studying the reasons for the growth of gig work, after which we will consider possible areas of legal regulation of platform employment and the judicial practice of foreign countries in the field of gig employment. The purpose of the article is to form a scientific approach to determining the legal status of employment in the context of the development of the gig economy. Objectives: to identify the main areas of legal regulation of platform employment, to study foreign experience in determining the status of the self-employed. Methodology. In the process of working on the study, such methods of scientific knowledge as general scientific (analysis, synthesis, comparison, etc.) and particular scientific (formal dogmatic) methods were used. Results. In the course of the study, the legal consolidation of the status of a gig worker and providing it with minimal guarantees of social protection are substantiated. Conclusion. The author substantiates the need to fix the concept of "independent performer" at the legislative level, determine the degree of control by digital platforms over the activities of independent performers. On the example of foreign experience, conclusions are drawn about the need to guarantee the gig worker social protection of his rights and freedoms in the process of carrying out his activities.
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ŞEN, Gülaçtı. "EFFECTS OF GIG ECONOMY ON EMPLOYMENT." International Journal of Research in Commerce and Management Studies 04, no. 05 (2022): 57–69. http://dx.doi.org/10.38193/ijrcms.2022.4504.
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The gig economy, which is predicted to be among the business models of the future and which is the subject of economic and political debate in the media, is quite new in the literature. The gig economy, which is an independent way of working, is growing rapidly in the changing business world. It is thought that the gig economy, which extends from digital-based platforms to location-based platforms, from local markets to international markets, will directly affect employment with its adoption by employers and employees. In this study, the effects of the gig economy on employment are discussed by considering both positive and negative aspects. In order for countries to hold power economically, politically and technologically, employers and employees in the gig economy need to make decisions that will benefit the economy and employment and find remedies for the negative aspects of the model. While the gig economy continues to grow rapidly, it is understood that different problems will increase from different perspectives such as employment, human resources and legal issues and the discussions will continue for a long time. The aim of the study is to investigate the effects of the gig economy on employment and to reveal how it will affect employment as a new business model and to contribute to the literature. In addition, it is aimed to guide governments, employers and employees by revealing what problems the gig economy may cause and what benefits it can provide in the future, with a structured conceptual-theoretical review.
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Tsvetkova, Nina N. "Online Platforms and New Forms of Employment: Asian and African Countries." Vostok. Afro-aziatskie obshchestva: istoriia i sovremennost, no. 5 (2023): 116. http://dx.doi.org/10.31857/s086919080027131-1.
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The spread of digital technologies, rapid proliferation of digital economy is accompanied by development of online platforms. Gig economy is the activity on the labour market, in which demand and supply are interconnected through online platforms. Special online platforms act as intermediaries between customers and services providers. There are three forms of employment via platforms. 1) freelancing: tasks are given to individual contractors who send accomplished tasks by internet. 2) crowdsourcing: online platforms divide large tasks into micro-jobs that are distributed among numerous contractors, “a crowd”. 3) location-based gig jobs are distributed by online platforms, such as Uber, there is a direct contact between customers and contractors. The article reviews typical features of each type of employment, their positive and negative sides. The author analyzes development of three types of gig jobs in Asian countries, with India in the focus, incomes of contractors, gender and age aspects of these types of employment. Among freelancers in India, Pakistan, “zoomers” and millennials predominate. Freelancers appreciate remote work, “work from anywhere”, an opportunity to combine work and taking care of children, relative autonomy. Platform employment allows to solve unemployment problems. But work on platforms has some negative features: lack of social security, absence of sick leaves and paid vacations, unpredictable schedules of work and unstable incomes. On the one side, work on platforms is enabled by digital technologies, but on the other side, it may seem as a return to informal sector, which has significant positions in Asian and African countries.
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Kumar, Renuka Anoop. "PRECARIOUS PROSPERITY: THE GIG ECONOMY’S ROLE IN EMPLOYMENT GROWTH AND WAGE INEQUALITY." INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ADVANCED RESEARCH IN COMMERCE, MANAGEMENT & SOCIAL SCIENCE 07, no. 04(I) (2024): 331–41. https://doi.org/10.62823/ijarcmss/7.4(i).7184.
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Litigant employment has revolutionised employment structures through flexible job choices, but it triggers doubts about job stability and employment fairness, pay fluctuations, and long-term profession stability. Digital platforms like Uber and Fiverr alongside TaskRabbit have shown fast expansion of their gig-based employment options after the pandemic erupted. The system provides users with independent work choices but brings unrest to salaries and creates socio-economic inequality and management limitations. A review of knowledge examining gig work effects through studies conducted between 2023 summarises findings about employment and income patterns. Studies show that digital platforms help individuals access employment, yet their earnings show significant month-to-month variations between 30% and 50% different amounts. Women and members of minority races experience wider economic differences because they earn less compensation than others. Implementing algorithmic management tools reduces employee bargaining capabilities, strengthening the unstable nature of their work position. Extended effects from the gig economy create difficulties for economic movement, together with difficulties in creating financial stability. When workers lack proper labor protection through their employment platform, the inequality gap could increase instead of providing reliable financial security. The paper recommends three policy interventions that incorporate wage regulations, social security reforms, and fairer digital labor standards for implementation. Resolving these critical problems will create equal opportunities for suitable, stable employment instead of worsening social gaps. The study should analyse how artificial intelligence automation impacts worker structures within the gig economy and their effects on labor market structures.
Books on the topic "Gig employment platforms"
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Prassl, Jeremias. Humans as a Service. Oxford University Press, 2018. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/oso/9780198797012.001.0001.
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The rise of the gig economy is disrupting business models across the globe. Platforms’ digital work intermediation has had a profound impact on traditional conceptions of the employment relationship. The completion of ‘tasks’, ‘gigs’, or ‘rides’ in the (digital) crowd fundamentally challenges our understanding of work in modern labour markets: gone are the stable employment relationships between firms and workers, replaced by a world in which everybody can be ‘their own boss’ and enjoy the rewards—and face the risks—of independent businesses. Is this the future of work? What are the benefits and challenges of crowdsourced work? How can we protect consumers and workers without stifling innovation? Humans as a Service provides a detailed account of the growth and operation of gig-economy platforms, and develops a blueprint for solutions to the problems facing on-demand workers, platforms, and their customers. Following a brief introduction to the growth and operation of on-demand platforms across the world, the book scrutinizes competing narratives about ‘gig’ work. Drawing on a wide range of case studies, it explores how claims of ‘disruptive innovation’ and ‘micro-entrepreneurship’ often obscure the realities of precarious work under strict algorithmic surveillance, and the return to a business model that has existed for centuries. Humans as a Service shows how employment law can address many of these problems: gigs, tasks, and rides are work—and should be regulated as such. A concluding chapter demonstrates the broader benefits of a level playing field for consumers, taxpayers, and innovative entrepreneurs.
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Prassl, Jeremias. The Innovation Paradox. Oxford University Press, 2018. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/oso/9780198797012.003.0005.
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This chapter turns to the innovation narrative. It argues that, as far as work is concerned, gig-economy innovation is a myth. The software and hardware on which apps and platforms draw are often the direct result of truly revolutionary innovation and breakthroughs, from GPS locators and the Internet to powerful processors that fit into the palm of your hand. This is the innovation paradox: contrary to the industry’s claims, the underlying business model is anything but novel, as illustrations ranging from nineteenth-century homework in the ‘sweated trades’ to dock labour in the early twentieth century demonstrate. The gig economy is but the latest (and perhaps the most extreme) example of labour market practices that have been around for centuries, with low-skilled tasks instead of complex jobs, powerful intermediaries controlling large workforces, and hybrid arrangements between open market and closed hierarchies replacing the traditional binary contract of employment.
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Prassl, Jeremias. Levelling the Playing Field. Oxford University Press, 2018. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/oso/9780198797012.003.0007.
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This chapter considers the implications of the on-demand economy for consumers and markets. It shows how, for both consumers and workers, the on-demand bargain can unravel rather quickly: users potentially end up paying a much higher price and receive worse-quality services than promised. In addition, the gig-economy business model can lead to significant tax losses, as taxpayers are left to make up the shortfall and subsidize the industry in myriad ways. When these problems for consumers, workers, and taxpayers are added to the questionable economics behind many platforms’ business models, as discussed in the first chapter, it is not difficult to see why some suggest that the platforms should be banned. This chapter, however, argues against such drastic moves: we would destroy all benefits and innovation, and leave at least some consumers and workers worse off. Employment law is key to creating a level playing field for competition, which fosters innovation.
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Work Without the Worker: Labour in the Age of Platform Capitalism. Verso Books, 2021.
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Howcroft, Debra, Tony Dundon, and Cristina Inversi. "Fragmented Demands: Platform and Gig-Working in the UK." In Work, Organization, and Employment. Springer Singapore, 2019. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-6613-0_11.
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Duggan, James, and Jérôme Sulbout. "Reimagining Work Design in Contemporary Employment." In Transformative Work Design. Oxford University Press, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1093/oso/9780197692554.003.0020.
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Abstract This chapter explores the dynamic landscape of work and the disruptive nature of the gig economy in redefining work design norms. The chapter reviews key shifts in employment paradigms as traditional, full-time roles decline, while non-standard work arrangements gain prominence. Specifically, the chapter focuses on the emergence of the gig economy—driven by digital platforms that connect freelance workers with short-term task opportunities—as a significant and disruptive force in the labor market. Despite offering flexibility and low entry barriers, concerns persist about the precarious and fragmented nature of gig work. The chapter will delve into the gig economy’s emergence, its most prominent work forms, and crucially, its impact on work design norms, and then review debates on gig workers’ lived experiences, classification issues, and the control-based strategies used by platform organizations. The chapter concludes by outlining scholarly and practical implications surrounding key work design issues in this domain, in addition to considering potential remedies as the gig economy continues to grow.
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Doon, Roshnie Anita. "Working Without Borders." In Sustainability and Adaptability of Gig Economies in Global Business. IGI Global, 2025. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-9385-7.ch001.
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Digital labor platforms have rapidly developed globally due to industry 4.0 technologies. Although they gained popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic, their roots can be traced back to early platforms like Upwork and Uber. Since digital labor platforms act as intermediaries, providing job opportunities to workers worldwide regardless of their location, it has generated new forms of employment, such as gig work and remote work. Gig work has become popular due to its ability to efficiently link workers with international clients and process payments. However, there is still limited understanding of the gig economy's presence in the Caribbean, particularly in Trinidad and Tobago. This study aims to bridge that knowledge gap by examining the emergence of gig work and digital labor platforms in Trinidad and Tobago, along with their advantages, disadvantages, and economic implications.
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Talukder, Mohammad Badruddoza, Musfiqur Rahoman Khan, and Sanjeev Kumar. "The Impact of Gig Economy Trends on Traditional Employment Models." In Dynamic and Safe Economy in the Age of Smart Technologies. IGI Global, 2025. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-4369-2.ch016.
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The gig economy has changed employment patterns throughout industries, including the dynamic hotel business. This chapter analyzes industrial statistics, scholarly research, and case studies to understand the complex effects of change in labour dynamics. It provides examples of how gig economy developments have altered hotel employment arrangements, bolstering the research conclusions. The gig economy has disturbed hotel employment and spurred innovation. Airbnb and Uber have enabled hoteliers to hire on-demand housekeepers and guest service workers. The inflow of gig workers will change the workforce but also boost efficiency and agility, offering a bright future for the business. Traditional hotels have adopted digital platforms and automation to compete due to the gig economy's focus on technology-driven efficiency. This shift toward gig-driven models emphasizes balancing innovation with hospitality ideals like individualized guest experiences and employee well-being. This unwavering commitment ensures the industry's commitment to quality service, reassuring stakeholders.
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Karadeniz, Oğuz. "The Platform Workers in Türkiye." In Informal Work and the Protection of Social Rights: The Gray Areas of Employment. IGI Global, 2025. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-9198-3.ch011.
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Working through the platform brings about insecurity and working without paying taxes and social security premiums within the gig economy. In the study, the web pages of the platforms were examined using the qualitative data collection technique. Approximately 550,000 workers are registered on the examined platforms in Türkiye. Some of the workers receive their wages on the platform. The platforms deduct between .025% and 25% of workers' earnings. The platform workers in Türkiye are not usually the taxpayer. This situation negatively affects the social security of the workers. Although the platform workers seem to work with a work contract, they are economically dependent on the platform due to their work. The fact that the platforms charge commission fees from the employees, the employees pay their wages after the customer accepts the service, and they cover some of the damage caused by the employee brings the status of the work closer to the labour contract. The aim of the studies is to examine the status of platform workers in the tax and social security law in Türkiye.
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Torrent-Sellens, Joan, Pilar Ficapal-Cusí, and Myriam Ertz. "Motivations for Labour Provision on Digital Platforms in Europe." In Handbook of Research on the Platform Economy and the Evolution of E-Commerce. IGI Global, 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-7545-1.ch004.
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Research on the gig economy has rarely addressed the study on the motivations for the provision of labour services on digital platforms. Through a sample of 3,619 gigers in Europe, obtained from the COLLEM research, results have been obtained for labour providers (only gigers) and for labour and capital use providers (gigers and renters). The valuation of labour, being an internal resource of the gigers, has a great set of economic foundations, working conditions, and labour relations. On the other hand, the valuation of labour and capital uses is more focused on their economic and labour relations fundamentals, notably reducing the role of working conditions. These motivations suggest different platform strategies and public employment policies for both groups. While the promotion of the general job quality would also encourage the gig-job quality, the promotion of the labour and capital uses valuation requires specific actions on the platform operations.
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Adavi, Krishna Akhil Kumar, and Aditi Surie. "Teachers in India and EdTech: A New Part of the Gig Economy?" In Feminist Futures of Work. Amsterdam University Press, 2023. http://dx.doi.org/10.5117/9789463728386_ch11.
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This chapter provides insights into the relationship between private EdTech platforms and the nature of employment they generate from the perspective of the firm. What does a firm look for in a tutor when they bring them on to do platform-mediated educational services? In the same vein, the chapter explores the nature of employment in the educational sector in India and its overlaps and relationships to precarious work, wages, expectations, and skilling. These two threads are tied together to project and predict whether EdTech is building gig economy work like in food delivery or mobility services.
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Tariq, Muhammad Usman. "Balancing Flexibility and Precarity." In Sustainability and Adaptability of Gig Economies in Global Business. IGI Global, 2025. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-9385-7.ch012.
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The transformed traditional form of labor markets is what defines gig economies across the globe, wherein workers have more flexibility and freedom than ever before. The innovation that comes with digital platforms and technology powers gig work in creating opportunities for income, entrepreneurship, and economic growth. This flexibility usually comes at precarity because a gig worker has an unstable income, little access to benefits, and little legal protection. Gig work has significant ethical issues, such as work's dual nature. This chapter will discuss the ethical implications of gig economies regarding flexibility. The experiences of different gig workers, such as delivery drivers, freelancers, and virtual assistants, will be defined by their mode of employment and the relationship between that experience and the practice that determines the transformation of short-term contracts into job and life security. It also underscores the need to promote diversity, inclusion, and equity in gig economies to address systemic barriers against women, migrants, and marginalized communities.
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Khalid, Nikhat. "The Economic Impacts of India's Gig Economy." In Immersive Technology for the Gig Economy. IGI Global, 2025. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3373-1290-3.ch001.
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India's gig economy is reshaping the labor market, providing employment opportunities through platforms like Uber, Swiggy, and Amazon Flex. With the gig workforce in India projected to reach 59.28 million by 2035, this sector is emerging as crucial in fostering financial inclusion and regional economic decentralization. However, challenges such as wage volatility, job precarity, and inadequate social security disproportionately affect low-skilled workers, while high-skilled professionals benefit from greater stability. Gender disparities, algorithm-driven work allocation, and monopolistic practices further exacerbate inequalities. This study examines the economic contributions and structural vulnerabilities of the gig economy, advocating for legal recognition, fair wages, portable benefits, skill development programs, and stronger regulatory frameworks. A balanced approach, which ensures that workers are protected, without stifling innovation is essential to fostering an equitable and sustainable gig economy in India.
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Shanthi, K., and V. Suganya. "Food Items Moving From Restaurants to Online Platforms in the Developing Gig Economy." In Advances in Systems Analysis, Software Engineering, and High Performance Computing. IGI Global, 2024. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-1866-9.ch005.
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The newest trend is to order food online while lounging at home rather than dining out. Additionally, they browse the different food options when ordering an online meal. Gig workers profit from the opportunities for employment, independence, and flexibility that this rapidly expanding gig economy provides. Giving people the freedom to choose from various food items makes trying new things enjoyable, but it also has some drawbacks. Technological integration makes real-time ordering and online payment processing possible, which raises consumer happiness. This chapter discusses the advantages and disadvantages of online meal delivery services. It will conclude by emphasizing the influence of social, economic, and individual factors on food delivery platforms.
Conference papers on the topic "Gig employment platforms"
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Al Bhadily, Mohammed. "IN THE ERA OF GIG ECONOMY: ARE UBER DRIVERS CONTACTORS OR EMPLOYEES?" In 2025 SoRes Singapore – International Conference on Interdisciplinary Research in Social Sciences, 03-04 March. Global Research & Development Services Publishing, 2025. https://doi.org/10.20319/icssh.2025.279280.
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The evolving dynamics of the employment relationship highlight inherent power imbalances between employers and employees, often leaving workers vulnerable to exploitation. This paper explores the intersection of technological advancements and workers’ rights, focusing on app-based gig economy platforms like Uber. By classifying drivers as independent contractors, Uber denies them essential employee benefits such as minimum wages, sick leave, and redundancy protections. The paper evaluates the implications of this classification through a comparative analysis of international legal initiatives, including the reclassification of Uber drivers as workers in the UK, legislative measures in U.S. states like California and New York, and a collective bargaining agreement in Denmark. These cases demonstrate varying approaches to safeguarding gig workers’ rights amidst modern technological challenges. The paper further examines the potential applicability of these legal frameworks to Australia, addressing local legislative contexts and the gig economy's impact on fair employment standards. Drawing lessons from global precedents, this research proposes effective strategies to ensure equitable treatment of Uber drivers in Australia.
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Golub, Jura. "CONTEMPORARY FORMS OF WORK WITH A DIGITAL FEATURE IN PRIVATE INTERNATIONAL LAW." In International Scientific Conference on International, EU and Comparative Law Issues “Law in the Age of Modern Technologies”. Faculty of Law, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, 2023. http://dx.doi.org/10.25234/eclic/28269.
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Digitalization has enabled the rapid development of the gig economy and changed the entire paradigm in such a way that through digitalization people are increasingly achieving their primary employment. As a result, there is a frequent occurrence of the phenomenon of digital nomads and platform workers. Although initially conceived as freelance jobs, in certain cases, the legal relationships of digital nomads or platform workers take on the characteristics of an employment relationship. To circumvent fiscal and labour obligations, digital nomads or platform workers are often defined in contracts as self-employed individuals or independent contractors, resulting in a deprivation of labour rights. Consequently, a challenge arises for European private international law in terms of the correct characterization regarding the legal relationship and, subsequently, the application of the appropriate conflict of law rule to determine the applicable law.
Reports on the topic "Gig employment platforms"
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Thapa, Deekshya. Nepal’s Gig Economy and its Implication on Labor Participation and Income Distribution. Asian Productivity Organization, 2024. https://doi.org/10.61145/nmno5664.
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Nepal’s gig economy, fueled by online platforms and flexible work arrangements, is redefining traditional employment models and contributing to the country’s GDP. Despite its role in addressing unemployment, challenges such as inadequate legal protections and job security persist. This study investigates the socioeconomic impact of the gig economy in Nepal, highlighting opportunities for youth inclusion and the need for policy reforms to ensure fair labor practices and balanced economic growth.