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VOL. 10, ISSUE 3 (2025)
GIG Economy and employment law: Redefining worker classification
Authors
Dr. Vidya Shaktawat, Dr. Neelu Shaktawat
Abstract
The swift expansion of the gig economy has
unsettled conventional employment frameworks, presenting considerable legal and
policy challenges related to worker classification. In this changing
environment, gig workers like ride-share drivers, food delivery personnel, and
freelance experts engage in flexible, task-oriented arrangements typically
classified as independent contractors. Nevertheless, this classification has
ignited extensive discussions about its effects on workers' rights, social security,
and labor protections. This paper investigates the intricacies of worker
classification within the gig economy, scrutinizing judicial responses,
legislative structures, and new models of employment regulation worldwide. It
delves into essential legal tests employed to ascertain employment status, such
as control, economic dependence, and integration tests. The research
underscores the legal uncertainties and inconsistencies that emerge when
applying traditional labor laws to gig work setups. Additionally, it assesses
recent policy changes in nations like the United States, United Kingdom, and
India, which aim to redefine or broaden worker categories to guarantee a
minimum level of protection while preserving flexibility. By examining case
law, statutory advancements, and scholarly discussions, the paper promotes a
sophisticated, hybrid approach to worker classification that reconciles
flexibility with equity and ensures sufficient labor protections in the digital
economy.
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Pages:9-12
How to cite this article:
Dr. Vidya Shaktawat, Dr. Neelu Shaktawat "GIG Economy and employment law: Redefining worker classification". International Journal of Advanced Research and Development, Vol 10, Issue 3, 2025, Pages 9-12
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