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September 20, 2025European Conference on Innovation and EntrepreneurshipOpen Access

Flexibility’s Price: Are Workers in the Gig Economy Thriving or Just Surviving?

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FCFernando José Rivas ChauUniversidad de LimaFTFranco Javier Ocaña TeixeiraUniversidad de Lima

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Overview

Survey research highlights income instability and precarious employment for gig workers on digital platforms, indicating critical labor protections are needed.

Key Points

  • Gig workers experience unpredictable earnings, job insecurity, and lack essential benefits like health insurance.
  • Survey of over 400 workers shows many rely on multiple platforms, emphasizing income volatility in gig work.
  • Workers' dependency on digital tools contrasts with limited training and inconsistent internet access, complicating competition.
  • The power dynamic tilts toward platform operators, necessitating stronger labor protections and fairer wages.

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Chau et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d46fcd31b076d99fa69ff1https://doi.org/10.34190/ecie.20.1.3668
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