| Abstract: | Gig based jobs have radically transformed labour markets across the global south, notably in India and Bangladesh, Where Informal jobs are the main focus of the Economic Structure. Digital Labour platforms in these two states have emerged as powerful intermediaries that organise work, manage labour processes, and structure remuneration system. However, they simultaneously avoid formal employer obligations Classifying workers as independent Contractors. This paper examines the labour operations of gig workers in India and Bangladesh with specific focuses on recruitment practices, contractual classification, payment system, algorithmic management, grievance redress mechanism, and access to social security. The study uses data from International Labour Organisation, government reports and groups like Fair work to show how app – based jobs make work life more unstable in developing nations, a trend which is perhaps replicable in the entire Global South. Results indicate that despite different laws, workers in these regions consistently face low pay and a total lack of legal rights. By focusing on the daily grind rather than the tech. The paper argues that these countries urgently need better regulations to protect these vulnerable workers. |
