Adapt or perish: Recent developments on social protection in the EU under a gig deal of pressure

Aranguiz, Ane; Bednarowicz, Bartłomiej

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“…, 2020; Roy and Shrivastava, 2020). As social protection is designed for employees under the traditional approach, gig workers fall into the gaps to access social protection, thus increasing the risks of poverty and economic uncertainty in the long run (Aranguiz and Bednarowicz, 2018; Bregiannis et al. , 2017).…”

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“…The contractual gig work is based on an ambiguous employment relationship, giving rise to uncertainty in social protection, but it is mainly relegated to a marginalized position in the digital niches (Chen et al, 2020;Roy and Shrivastava, 2020). As social protection is designed for employees under the traditional approach, gig workers fall into the gaps to access social protection, thus increasing the risks of poverty and economic uncertainty in the long run (Aranguiz and Bednarowicz, 2018;Bregiannis et al, 2017). The government in most countries also lacks policies that maintain the social welfare and security of the gig workers (Rahim et al, 2021).…”

Section: Barriers To Entry Of Gig Workers In the Gig Platformsmentioning

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Barriers to entry of gig workers in the gig platforms: exploring the dark side of the gig economy

Behl

Rajagopal

Sheorey

et al. 2022

AJIM

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PurposeThe alternative arrangements to traditional employment have become a promising area in the gig economy with the technological advancements dominating every work. The purpose of this paper is to explore the barriers to the entry of gig workers in gig platforms pertaining to the food delivery sector. It proposes a framework using interpretive structural modelling (ISM) for which systematic literature review is done to extract the variables. This analysis helps to examine the relationship between the entry barriers to gig platforms. The study further proposes strategies to reduce the entry barriers in gig sector which would help to enhance productivity and generate employment opportunities.Design/methodology/approachThe study uses interpretive structural model (ISM) to ascertain the relationship between various entry barriers of the gig workers to the gig platforms. It also validates the relationship and understand the reasons of their association along with MICMAC analysis. The model was designed by consulting the gig workers and the experts allied to food delivery gig platforms namely Zomato and Swiggy.FindingsIt was observed that high competition, longer login hours and late-night deliveries are the significant barriers with high driving power and low dependence power. Poor payment structures and strict terms and conditions for receiving the incentives are interdependent on each other and have moderate driving and dependence power. The expenses borne by the gig workers, such as Internet, fuel and vehicle maintenance expenses have high dependence power and low driving power. Hence, they are relatively less significant than other barriers.Research limitations/implicationsThe study is confined to food delivery sector of India, without considering other important sectors of gig economy for generalizing the framework. As the study is based on forming an ISM framework through literature review only, it does not consider other research methods for analysing the entry barriers to the gig platforms.Practical implicationsThe study attempts to dig out the low entry barriers for gig workers in food delivery platforms as there is a dearth of analysis of these factors. This study would weave them using ISM framework to help the gig platforms overcome these barriers at various levels, thus adding to the body of literature.Originality/valueThe study discusses the need for understanding relationship between the entry barriers in the form of ISM model to identify the dependent and driving factors of the same.

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Barriers to entry of gig workers in the gig platforms: exploring the dark side of the gig economy

Behl

Rajagopal

Sheorey

et al. 2022

AJIM

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“…67 On the other hand, the same material scope of the Recommendation did not lead to a significant shift in the direction to rebuild social protection with different tools and according to a renewed logic, with the consequence of leaving the most vulnerable work relationships (especially those performed through online platforms) 'trapped' in precarity. 68 The other three initiatives are, to a great extent, the result of a policy commitment to develop the full potential of the EPSR through its implementation in the form of concrete regulations conducive to the achievement of its goals. Against this background, the Commission launched, on 4 March 2021, an Action Plan to implement the EPSR.…”

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EU law, In-Work Poverty, and vulnerable workers

Ratti

Alhambra

2022

European Law Open

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The focus of the present contribution is the role of European Union (EU) law in shaping the working conditions of four groups of vulnerable workers. It assesses to what extent the impact of EU law favours, on these particular groups, an increased risk of In-Work Poverty (IWP) and explores whether the recent attention to IWP at EU level and the latest initiatives adopted may change the picture in the near future. The purpose is, therefore, to contribute to the debate on the role of EU law and policy in structuring vulnerability from the perspective of IWP. What is commonly known as EU labour law is a fragmentary legal corpus that has grown in a rather patchwork fashion as part of a social dimension of the European project that was, broadly speaking, functional to the logic of market integration. This originates in the early division of competences between the EU and the Member States in the Treaty of Rome, which left labour law and social protection outside the EU sphere of action. It partly explains why the protection of workers, particularly those that do not engage in cross-border situations, does not seem to be the EU’s primary goal, or at least it is not formulated as contrary to other potentially clashing rationales such as market integration, flexibility, enhanced competitiveness and so on. The prevention of IWP was not, in any case, one of the concerns of the original European project. Yet, EU law has produced several pieces of legislation that directly or indirectly contribute to shaping the working conditions of European workers, including those more exposed to IWP. The paper assesses the relevant EU legal framework and discusses its impact on the working conditions of those more at risk of IWP. It concludes by estimating the potential of a series of recent initiatives to enhance the protection of the most vulnerable workers, thus making a positive change.

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“…Whilst traditional worker protection is established under a proper employment contract between the employee and the employer, workers in the gig economy may be affected by different aspects of worker protection depending on their situation (Donovan et al 2016). Since current worker protection systems are designed based on traditional employment relationships, the new types of work, such as gig work do not receive social security and are constantly at risk of social exclusion (Aranguiz & Bednarowicz 2018). One of the main debates on specific social protection relates to the issue of wages.…”

Section: Worker Protectionmentioning

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Gig Workers, Social Protection and Labour Market Inequality: Lessons from Malaysia

2022

JEM

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The rise of the Gig Economy has created new concerns about inequality in rapidly digitising Asian economies. Whilst the emergence of the "on-demand economy" creates new opportunities for the youths and low-income groups, this has also created new policy challenges. As many use unofficial digital platforms and/or operate as unregistered self-run businesses, they remain outside the social protection system, leaving them especially vulnerable during times of crisis. This study therefore aims to provide new insights into this issue -social protection for gig workers -drawing upon the Malaysian experience. Using primary data collected through semi-structured interviews, we examine the working conditions of ehailing drivers and online food delivery riders, two of the largest mainstream on-demand app-based gig workers' groups in the country. The collected data were examined based on thematic analysis employing 15 subtopics and 3 main themes: (i) performance-based short-term decent work; (ii) platform and customer-centricity operations, and (iii) ecosystem for gig worker sustainability. From the perspective of gig workers, the study narrates their actual working conditions and perceived inequalities. Based on the findings, we conclude by critically reflecting on the potential for developing a workercentred policy for social protection in the Gig Economy in Malaysia and elsewhere in Asia.

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Adapt or perish: Recent developments on social protection in the EU under a gig deal of pressure

Cited by 13 publications

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Barriers to entry of gig workers in the gig platforms: exploring the dark side of the gig economy

Barriers to entry of gig workers in the gig platforms: exploring the dark side of the gig economy

EU law, In-Work Poverty, and vulnerable workers

Gig Workers, Social Protection and Labour Market Inequality: Lessons from Malaysia

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