Regulating the gig economy: Addressing worker rights in India's quick commerce sector

Title

Regulating the gig economy: Addressing worker rights in India's quick commerce sector

Creator

Kalbalia, Pooja; Koushik, Kailash

Description

The study examines the regulatory challenges faced by India's fast- growing quick commerce gig economy, with a focus on the rights and protections of workers. It examines the issue of gig workers and implementation gaps in existing frameworks and highlights the vulnerabilities of migrant workers. The study uses thematic analysis to explore aspects such as working conditions, workers' legal awareness, algorithmic management, and gender inclusion in the workforce. Findings reveal regional disparities in working conditions, discrepancies between legal recognition and practical enforcement, and persistent gender- based inequalities. The research underscores the need for tailored, collaborative efforts among various stakeholders to improve the situation of gig workers. This study aims to enhance the understanding of regulatory issues in the quick commerce sector and offers valuable insights for policymakers, platforms, and researchers to improve working conditions and ensure fair treatment for gig workers in India. 2025, IGI Global Scientific Publishing. All rights reserved.

Source

Sustainability and Adaptability of Gig Economies in Global Business;pp.85-105

Date

01-01-2025

Publisher

IGI Global

Coverage

Kalbalia P., Christ University, India; Koushik K., Christ University, India

Rights

Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library

Relation

ISBN: 979-836939387-1; 979-836939385-7;

Format

online

Language

English

Type

Book chapter

Identifier

https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-9385-7.ch004

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