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IJSREM64288
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10 |
5 |
May 2026
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1-5
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Monthly (12 issues per year)
License:International Journal of Scientific Research in Engineering and Management follows the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0) License, allowing free use and distribution with proper attribution.
Commerce
Nehru Arts and Science College
Commerce
Nehru Arts and Science College
The rapid expansion of the gig economy has transformed the global labour market, offering workers greater flexibility and new income opportunities through digital platforms. However, this transformation has also exposed significant challenges related to job security, fair wages, social protection, and workers’ rights. This paper explores strategies to empower decent work within the gig economy by addressing these decent work deficits. Drawing on the International Labour Organization’s framework for decent work, the discussion highlights the need for inclusive policies, ethical platform governance, and strengthened worker representation. It emphasizes the shared responsibility of governments, digital platforms, and workers’ organizations to ensure fair working conditions, transparent algorithmic management, and access to social protection. Ultimately, empowering decent work in the gig economy requires balancing innovation with equity—creating a future of work that is both flexible and fair.
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The study on “Empowering Decent Work in the Gig Economy (with special reference to Coimbatore City)” highlights the growing importance of gig-based employment as a significant component of the modern labor market. In Coimbatore an emerging industrial and technological hub the gig economy has created new opportunities for income generation, particularly among youth, students, and professionals seeking flexible work arrangements. However, the findings also reveal that while gig work offers flexibility, autonomy, and accessibility, it remains characterized by economic insecurity, lack of social protection, and limited job stability.
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Publication Date
5/30/2026
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Double-Blind Peer Review
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