India, Feb. 18 -- What is Gig Economy?
The role and responsibilities of Gig Worker (GW) is different from traditional permanent employment. Payment is made based on the work completed, not on the basis of attendance. In another words, the gig economy is a labour market characterised by temporary contract rather than permanent positions. People earn money from providing on-demand work, services, or goods.
A wide variety of positions fall into the category of a gig work. The work can range from managing short-term rentals, tutoring, writing code, to driving for delivery services.
The gig economy experienced significant growth in 2020. COVID-19 lockdowns forced people to work from home and rely more on purchasing goods and services online a...