UNVEILING THE INVISIBLE:EXAMINING THE LEGAL COMPLEXITY AND SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS OF GIG WORKERS

Gig economy has seen dramatic increase in the workforce participation due to Digital Revolution, Excess Labour supply, Outbreak of Pandemic 2020. However, Gig workers are struggling for social security benefits(Health Benefits, Pension Plans, Maternity Leaves, Accidental Plans, Insurance, Leave Payment, Accidental benefits), that is essential for just and equitable society that governed by regulatory bodies through statutes. However, Unorganized economy in general and particularly Gig workers aredenied to have economic protection due to their legal Status. Prior to Code on Social Security 2020 gig workers are considered as sharing partners and Firms are not obliged to provides economic benefits to sharing partners. Despite having potential,Gig workers have no social security due to the legal complexity of their status as compared to traditional workers. This paper is an attempt to examine the legal taxonomy and analysis of social security issues and to understand the potential and reach of gig workers in the economy. Objective: 1. To examine the legal Status of Gig workers in India. 2. To Understand the social security issues of gig workers. 3. To understand the potential and reach of gig workers in the economy. Hypothesis: 1. The legal status of traditional and Gig workers is the same. 2. There is no significant difference in social security available to traditional and Gig Workers 3. There is no impact of the Gig economy on the Nations Economy. Research Methodology: This research paper is solely based on secondary research from various published and unpublished sources like Magazines, Websites, Newspapers, and Government and non-government organizations