Gig Workers In The Digital Era In Indonesia: Development, Vulnerability And Welfare

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10.2991/978-94-6463-525-6_6How to use a DOI?

Keywords

Gig Workers; Sakernas; Worker Vulnerability; Indonesia

Abstract

The Industrial Revolution has brought about a transformation in the Indonesian workforce. The rapid emergence of the gig economy, accelerated by the ease and rapid advancements in technology, particularly during the pandemic, has become a notable phenomenon. Paradoxically, there are implications that need careful consideration regarding the proliferation of gig workers. The burden of job risks falls heavily on individuals, making them vulnerable to exploitation. Gig workers face various challenges, including income uncertainty, unclear employment status, and a lack of social protection and labor rights. Some online platforms have introduced policies and programs to enhance the well-being of gig workers, such as health and safety insurance, training, and other incentive programs. This study, conducted in the post-pandemic era of Covid-19, aimed to achieve three main objectives: (1) analyze the development of the gig economy in Indonesia; (2) examine the determinants and well-being of gig workers; and (3) assess the vulnerability of gig workers. The research utilized microdata from the August 2022 National Labor Force Survey (Sakernas) provided by the Central Statistics Agency. The analytical methods employed included descriptive analysis for the first objective, econometric analysis estimated through binary logistic regression and Heckman regression for the second objective, and binary logistic regression for the third objective. The implications of this study emphasize the need for easy access to social security protection for gig workers. There is a requirement for the expansion of regulations recognizing the specific rights and needs of gig workers. Additionally, initiatives for training or upskilling are necessary to alleviate the vulnerabilities faced by gig workers.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Devanto Shasta Pratomo
AU  - Putu Mahardika Adi Saputra
AU  - Dien Amalina Nur Asrofi
AU  - Christiayu Natalia
AU  - Salma Labita Zenritami
PY  - 2024
DA  - 2024/10/29
TI  - Gig Workers In The Digital Era In Indonesia: Development, Vulnerability And Welfare
BT  - Proceedings of the 2023 Brawijaya International Conference (BIC 2023)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 47
EP  - 60
SN  - 2352-5428
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6463-525-6_6
DO  - 10.2991/978-94-6463-525-6_6
ID  - Pratomo2024
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