GIG ECONOMY Subject : Economy Context : The lockdown gave a boost to the gig economy, while it had an “inevitable impact on the vulnerable and informal sector,” the Economic Survey for 2020-21 noted. Concept : In a gig economy, temporary, flexible jobs are commonplace and companies tend toward hiring independent contractors and […]

Subject: Economy Context: A Deloitte report from April “Future of work accelerated” notes that Indian organisations are considering to expand the share of gig workers, as dependence on full-time workers reduces. Current pandemic crisis also induced discussion on the levels of social protection available to gig workers including wage protection, health benefits and safety assurance […]