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World's first gig economy treaty adopted at the United Nation's ILOA historic international agreement has been adopted at the UN's International Labour Organization. This landmark convention aims to extend ...
Fuelled by lending boom, DPDzero bets big on AI-led debt recoveryAs India’s unsecured lending boom accelerates, collections are emerging as the next major battleground for fintechs and lenders.
Massachusetts Uber, Lyft drivers certify first statewide ride-hailing union amid automation fearsThe victory could provide a model for similar campaigns gaining traction in states including California and Illinois, where labor organizer...
Credit at the tap: The opportunities and risks of India’s digital lending boomIndia's digital lending is rapidly transforming credit access, with mobile apps now disbursing significant loan volumes, especially to youn...
Aggregators to be charged interest at 12% per annum if they fail to contribute toward social security of their gig workersAggregators now face a 12% annual interest penalty for delayed social security contributions for gig workers. All aggregators must upload g...
IRS no tax on tips 2026: Can you really deduct up to $25,000, who qualifies, and how much tax can you save?IRS no tax on tips 2026 is trending fast. Up to $25,000 deduction is now possible. That is real money saved. This rule applies to tax years...
Rules finalised, rollout of all 4 labour codes likely in AprilNew rules for four labour codes are ready for notification. These codes consolidate 44 laws into 29 provisions. Implementation is expected ...
Nothing Dickensian about gig workGig work offers significant livelihood generation and worker agency in India. Platform companies are crucial for this ecosystem. While work...
Fix the gap, not any guilt, of gig: A letter to Mr Deepinder GoyalIndia's gig economy is rapidly growing with millions of workers. Many lack basic protections like social security and insurance. Earnings a...
Gig workers’ welfare programme: With ordinance out, Karnataka to issue draft rules in two weeksOnce finalised, the regulations will prescribe the rates of fees payable by platforms for services, such as ride-hailing, food delivery and...
Don't break the gig beat: India’s platform economy offers lucrative opportunities but needs balanced regulation to thriveThe gig economy in India offers substantial opportunities, providing flexible employment to millions and competitive earnings for gig worke...
India’s gig economy set to boom: Navigating the future of workIndia's gig economy employment is expected to double in five years. Regulation must balance flexibility with inclusivity, addressing factor...
After Ola, Kunal Kamra takes aim at Blinkit CEO over delivery partner wages on New Year eveOn New Year's Eve, Blinkit CEO Albinder Dhindsa’s post about record-breaking orders from the platform sparked a response from comedian Kuna...
Donald Trump or Kamala Harris: 30 million American gig workers have a big dilemmaThe future of millions of gig workers in the U.S. could be influenced by the upcoming presidential election, with candidates Trump and Harr...
Myth Debunking 101: ‘Gig work is unstable and insecure’India's gig economy has evolved with stability in gig work being a key concern. Strategic planning can provide stability despite the lack o...
A Budget solution to India's skilled workforce challenge: Unleash the Gig contingentCurrently, there are 7 million gig workers in India, and this number is expected to rise to 25 million by 2030. To accelerate the growth of...
Data rules will erect guardrails for Digital India in 2022A year of regulations awaits India’s booming digital and data ecosystem.
Regulations important for gig economy, but there's a fine line: Anandorup Ghose, Deloitte India"The labour code changes have already been approved and it is just a question of when they get implemented. It is not a question of if, it ...
The challenge with gig economyThe main issue with gig economy is the employment relationship. Most of the time, it is the ambiguity around the rights of workers and the ...
Gig economy weighs impact of social security for workersThe government has proposed changes which would ensure gig workers get life and disability cover, health and maternity benefits, old age pr...