SA gig workers among hardest hit by pandemic, research finds
Have you ever wondered how Gig workers are coping during this pandemic. These workers include the e-hailing services drivers and well as the people that deliver our food to our door steps. Well Fairwork research agency has compiled a report on the working conditions of Gig Workers. Researcher Dr Pitso Tsibolane joins CNBC Africa to break this report down.
Fri, 09 Jul 2021 10:59:42 GMT
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- The Fair Work Research Agency report highlights the challenges faced by gig workers in the e-hailing and food delivery sectors during the pandemic, including precarious working conditions and lack of protections.
- Efforts by platforms to provide PPE and allowances for gig workers have been noted, but many workers continue to struggle amidst the crisis.
- The debate over the classification of gig workers as independent contractors or employees remains ongoing, with calls for greater recognition of workers' rights in the gig economy.
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on gig workers has been profound, with a recent report from the Fair Work Research Agency shedding light on the challenges faced by workers in the e-hailing and food delivery sectors. Dr. Pitso Tsibolane, a researcher at the agency, discussed the findings of the report in an interview with CNBC Africa, highlighting the precarious working conditions and lack of protections for gig workers. The report, which is the third iteration of a series that began in 2018, examines the effects of the pandemic on gig workers and the changes in consumer behavior that have accompanied the crisis. Despite some efforts by platforms to provide personal protective equipment (PPE) and allowances for gig workers, many workers continue to face significant challenges. The report also addresses the ongoing debate over the classification of gig workers as independent contractors or employees, with calls for greater protections and rights for workers in the gig economy. While there have been some legal developments in other countries, such as the UK, the situation in South Africa remains largely unchanged, with organizations advocating for better treatment of gig workers. The fight for fair working conditions and recognition of gig workers' rights continues, with the hope that these workers will receive the protections they deserve.
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