Small Jobs; Big Worries: Insecurities of Gig Work in the Time of Pandemic

This article highlights the insecurities associated with the gig work which have been amplified during the pandemic. It is shown that this new form of temporary work, based on technology-mediation, is characterized by inherent adverse terms for the workers. A crisis period like a pandemic is found deepening the worker’s worries, which emphatically underscores the need for strengthening regulatory measures to assure dignified work for gig workers.