America Magazine

The gig economy and the dignity of work: A Catholic response to a new labor crisis

At 2 a.m. on a Tuesday, Maria delivers her 14th food order of the night, calculating whether she’s earned enough to cover her daughter’s medication. Like millions of gig workers worldwide, she exists ...

Explained: Gig workers may need to work 90 days a year — here's why it matters

The four labour codes — Code on Wages, 2019, Industrial Relations Code, 2020, Code on Social Security, 2020 and the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020 — were notified on ...
Seeking Alpha

Jobs Update: The Gig Economy May Mask A Growing Unemployment Problem

The September jobs report showed stronger-than-expected growth with 119,000 jobs added, but unemployment ticked up to 4.4%. Goldman Sachs finds 20% of laid-off workers turn to gig work, earning only ...
Opinion

Opaque algorithms that can't be questioned are creating insecurity in the gig economy

Gig economy platforms like Zomato, driven by algorithms, are increasingly shaping worker behavior and earnings through opaque adjustments. This mirrors past issues with ride-sharing services, where ...