Women make up only 0.8% of drivers on the Indian platforms studied in a new NBER paper. Those who enter value flexibility and often improve on previous earnings, but safety, …
Algorithmic Management
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Gig work and the 90-day rule: What changed for India’s platform workers under the 2025 Labour Reforms
by Anagha BPby Anagha BPIndia’s 2025 labour reforms finally bring gig and platform workers under a formal social security framework. But the draft rules introduce a 90-day threshold (and a 120-day requirement for workers …
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Gig worker exploitation in 2026: Why India’s working-age majority remains trapped in precarious work
From nationwide strikes to ten-minute delivery promises, India’s gig economy reveals a system built on pressure and insecurity. As millions depend on platform work, gig worker exploitation is no longer …