New Delhi, Feb. 11 -- The only reality of life is change and businesses as well as workers are finding different ways to adapt to their changing reality. Whereas, earlier securing a government job was the only dream for most, later lucrative private sector employment became more common and more recently, gig work has grown in popularity.

Gig workers are individuals who take up temporary jobs or projects, usually as a freelancer or independent contractor. While for some individuals this is a side-hustle, for a significant number this is their primarily source of income. While gig workers can help companies manage a sudden increase in demand flexibly, this mode of employment due to its temporary nature presents various challenges for the w...