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Some studies suggest the gig economy offers flexible employment opportunities and benefits for socially vulnerable groups and the elderly, while other studies highlight risks, costs, and the need for regulatory strategies and social policies to protect workers.
The gig economy, characterized by flexible, project-based employment facilitated through digital platforms, has significantly impacted labor markets and employment relations. This analysis synthesizes findings from multiple research papers to understand the implications of the gig economy on job quality, employment flexibility, and worker livelihoods.
Job Quality and Worker Vulnerability
Employment Flexibility and Opportunities
Economic and Social Impacts
Regulatory and Organizational Responses
The gig economy has introduced both opportunities and challenges to labor markets and employment relations. While it offers flexibility and new job opportunities, it also brings about precarious working conditions and shifts economic risks onto workers. Addressing these issues requires comprehensive regulatory frameworks and social policies to ensure fair and secure employment for gig workers.
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