News Explained: What is Namma Yatri app and why is it joining ONDC The Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) has onboarded Namma Yatri, an auto-hailing app that has recently grown in popularity. Sarvesh MathiMarch 24, 2023
News California Court says law classifying gig workers as independent contractors is ‘mostly constitutional’ Labour groups say that the decision is "disappointing" and shows how companies 'buy their way' out of state labour laws Vallari SanzgiriMarch 16, 2023
News Big win for Rajasthan gig workers? Gehlot announces Gig Workers Welfare Act The move has been welcomed as an acknowledgement of gig workers' concerns, but will it have a real impact in their favour? Vallari SanzgiriFebruary 13, 2023
News A Beginner’s Guide to Gig Workers’ global campaign against Unfair Deactivation practices Gig workers to urge state and central governments to pass regulation ensuring due process for drivers before termination Vallari SanzgiriJanuary 12, 2023
News Two men assaulted Uber woman driver in Delhi: Here’s What Happened While Uber has offered to cover medical expenses for her injuries, gig workers demand aggregate companies pay for the panic button feature. Vallari SanzgiriJanuary 10, 2023
News Women Gig Workers Demand Minimum Business Guarantee from Aggregator Companies Women drivers of aggregator companies gathered at Jantar Mantar, Delhi on December 19, 2022 to voice their demands and concerns Vallari SanzgiriDecember 20, 2022
News Uber’s Facial Recognition System Continues to Threaten Drivers’ Job Security in India Drivers say they get locked out of accounts due to facial hair, shaved head, changed haircut, and scratches on their device camera Sarasvati NTDecember 9, 2022
News How does the new data protection bill affect platform gig workers? By Soujanya Sridharan and Dr. Sarayu Natarajan Platform work and data: the intersection Every time you use a ride-hailing app, the matching algorithm processes... Guest AuthorDecember 8, 2022
News Swiggy Announces New Sexual Harassment Policy for Women Delivery Executives: Here’s What to Know Gig workers are not covered under sexual harassment laws in India, claims Swiggy as it says it will undertake awareness and redressal methods Aarathi GanesanNovember 18, 2022
News Swiggy collaborates with IIT Jodhpur for ‘state-of-the-art’ facial recognition technology This is to enable “comprehensive background checks for delivery partners" says Swiggy, but are safeguards for facial recognition tech in place? Vallari SanzgiriNovember 16, 2022