While location-based gig services such as Uber, Lyft and TaskRabbit require labor like moving and delivery, online gig assignments can be largely done at home. Tasks include image tagging, data entry, website design and software development. Online gig work is growing globally and creating an important source of employment for women and young people in poorer countries where jobs are scarce, a World Bank report says. But the employment boost is generating concern among worker rights advocates about the lack of strong job protections.
Online gig work soaring, but workers lack job protections
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Online gig work is growing rapidly, but workers lack job protections, a World Bank report says
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A World Bank eport says online gig work is growing globally and is creating an important source of employment for women and young people in poorer countries where jobs are scarce. The report estimates there are as many as 435 million online gig workers globally. It says demand for gig work rose 41% between 2016 and the first quarter of 2023. The study's author says online gig work provides women and underprivileged youth an important opportunity to participate in the labor market. But the employment boost is generating concern among worker rights advocates about the lack of strong job protections for gig workers.