Gig Workers
- September 23, 2021
- Posted by: OptimizeIAS Team
- Category: DPN Topics
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Gig Workers
Subject – Economy
Context – Gig workers’ body files PIL for social security
Concept –
- Filed on September 20, the PIL stated that the denial of social security to gig workers or platform workers has led to their exploitation, in violation of Article 21 (Right to Life), Article 14 (equality before law) and Article 23 (prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour), of the Constitution.
- By labelling gig workers as independent contractors, platform companies like Uber, Ola, Swiggy, and Zomato have been able to deny them fixed salary and other social security benefits.
- A recent judgment of the UK Supreme Court had also recognised Uber drivers as employees and not independent contractors.
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