IMPACT ON GIG WORKERS DUE TO DIGITALIZATION IN WORK

ABSTRACT:

This study examines the influence of recent Labour Law Reforms in India, including the consolidation of 29 central labour laws into four labour codes, on employee performance and job satisfaction. Using a qualitative and conceptual approach based on government reports, policy guidelines, and academic literature, the study explores the effects of wages, social security, and working conditions on employee attitudes and performance. The analysis draws on the Job Demands-Resources Model, Self-Determination Theory, and Social Exchange Theory. The findings suggest that improved wages, social security, and working conditions can enhance job satisfaction, motivation, and performance through greater perceived fairness and security. However, concerns regarding job security, particularly under the Industrial Relations Code, may limit these positive outcomes. Effective implementation and stakeholder participation are therefore important for achieving the intended benefits of labour law reforms.