A Study on Gig Workers in the Digital EconomyAditya Parab (SY.BBA)

DR. LAILA AHMED PATEL

SHREYA CHETAN RATHOD

FENIL LAXMICHAND GALA

L.S.Raheja College of Arts and Commerce (Autonomous)

Abstract : The gig economy has emerged as one of the fastest-growing sectors in the twenty-first century, reshaping traditional employment structures and redefining the nature of work. Gig workers are individuals engaged in short-term, task-based, or freelance jobs that are often mediated through digital platforms such as Uber, Ola, Rapido, Swiggy, Zomato, Upwork and Fiverr. Unlike traditional employees, gig workers operate without longterm contracts, fixed salaries, or guaranteed benefits. This structural difference creates both opportunities and challenges that are important for policymakers, businesses, and workers to understand.

Keywords: Gig Economy, Gig Workers, Platform Work, Digital Labour, Employment Flexibility, Social Security.