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Gig Work and the Changing Nature of Employment: A Critical Analysis

Author(s) Dr. VARSHA DAMODHAR SHINDE
Country India
Abstract The rapid expansion of the digital economy has transformed traditional forms of employment and contributed to the rise of gig work across the world. Gig work refers to short-term, task-based, platform-mediated labour where workers engage in flexible, on-demand services. In India, companies such as Zomato, Swiggy, Ola, Uber, Urban Company, Amazon Flex, and other digital platforms have led to the large-scale reorganisation of labour markets. While gig work provides opportunities for quick income, flexible work hours, and low entry barriers, it also raises concerns about job security, wages, social protection, and workers' rights.
This research paper critically analyses the changing nature of employment shaped by the gig economy. It examines the structural factors driving gig work, evaluates its benefits and limitations, and studies the implications for labour markets in India. The paper also explores the broader socio-economic consequences of gig work, including informalisation of labour, algorithmic management, gendered impacts, and challenges of labour regulation. Using secondary data, government reports, ILO guidelines, and analytical frameworks from labour economics, this paper argues that gig work represents both an opportunity and a challenge. It concludes that while gig work will continue to expand, robust policy frameworks are necessary to ensure fair work, social security, and sustainable livelihoods for gig workers.
Keywords Gig Economy, Unemployment, Labour Market, Social Security
Field Sociology > Economics
Published In Volume 7, Issue 6, November-December 2025
Published On 2025-11-28
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i06.61968
Short DOI https://doi.org/hbdsqr
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