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Swiggy, Zomato, Uber asked to register gig workers by June 21: ReportApp-based platforms like Swiggy, Zomato, Uber, Ola, Rapido, Blinkit, and Zepto must register their gig workers on the e-Shram portal by Jun...
As mercury soars, e-commerce platforms step up measures to protect delivery workersIndian e-commerce and quick-commerce platforms are introducing measures to protect delivery workers from severe heatwaves. Companies are pr...
Swiggy rider drags food delivery box on road after being paid Rs 35 for 6.2 km trip. Video goes viralA Swiggy delivery partner allegedly dragged his food box after a 6.2 km trip for Rs 35, sparking online debate about gig worker pay. While ...
- India parliament panel calls for tighter protection for gig workers
A parliamentary panel has recommended mandatory registration for gig workers on a national database. Digital platforms must also contribute...
Nothing Dickensian about gig workGig work offers significant livelihood generation and worker agency in India. Platform companies are crucial for this ecosystem. While work...
Opaque algorithms that can't be questioned are creating insecurity in the gig economyGig economy platforms like Zomato, driven by algorithms, are increasingly shaping worker behavior and earnings through opaque adjustments. ...
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...
Kunal Kamra calls out Zomato again: ‘Skips minimum wage, but expects ratings?Comedian Kunal Kamra has reignited his clash with Zomato, taking aim at the food delivery giant over its treatment of delivery workers. The...
Budget 2025: Gig workers to get identity cards, healthcare by govtThe quick commerce sector in the country has seen massive expansion over the past year and 10-minute grocery delivery firms such as Zomato-...
Karnataka announces cess on transactions conducted through aggregator platforms to support gig workersAddressing a press conference, Karnataka Labour Minister Santosh Lad said, "The Labour Department of Karnataka has decided to impose cess o...
Delivery work not permanent career choice, gig staffing segment sees half-yearly churn: expertsBlue collar staffing for delivery and logistics, a relatively new job category, is seen by workers as a stopgap arrangement or means of gen...
India's digital economy creates a new vote bank all parties want to wooThe rise of the gig economy during the pandemic has created a new politically significant vote bank in India. Gig workers, often young and ...
India plans welfare measures for gig workers ahead of electionsThe plan, part of the Social Security Code enacted in 2020, could include accident, health insurance and retirement benefits, said a senior...
Zomato to build Rest Points for gig workers to relax between deliveriesThe stations will be complete with clean drinking water, phone-charging stations, washrooms, high-speed internet and first-aid support.
Uber, Ola, Dunzo among worst platforms for gig workers: Fairwork India reportTop performer this year was Urban Company, followed by BigBasket, e-commerce marketplace Flipkart and food-delivery platform Swiggy
The gig economy evolution: reshaping India's online consumptionWant food? Zomato and Swiggy are here. Want to send a package to a friend? There’s Dunzo and Porter. Not well and need medicines delivered?...
Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal donates Esops worth Rs 700 crore to Future FoundationGoyal said he plans to liquidate less than 10% of these stock options in the first year and the rest over the next few years.
Gig workers ride solo during third waveMany delivery staffers say companies not helping with second shots, PPE gear; online firms refute claims
Amid criticism, Zomato says recent ads 'well-intentioned'The comments come at a time when the Gurugram-based company’s ads - starring Bollywood actors Hrithik Roshan and Katrina Kaif – have been c...
What does Unacademy's move to offer stock options to teachers mean? Let's crack itCalled Tsops — teacher stock options — this recognises the value of gig workers. The move, a first by a unicorn, could be a game changer in...