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Arbitration Agreements in the Gig Economy: Protecting theArbitration Agreement • June 9th, 2024
Over the past decade, there has been a significant rise in what is commonly referred to as the ‘gig economy.’ This term describes a growing sector of the workforce made up of individuals who work on a temporary or freelance basis, often through online platforms that connect them with clients or customers. The gig economy has also raised concerns about worker rights and protections. Many gig workers are classified as independent contractors rather than employees, which means that they are not entitled to benefits such as health insurance, paid time off, or minimum wage protections. Moreover, the contractual relationship between gig workers and the platforms they work for can be opaque and difficult to navigate, raising questions about the fairness of these arrangements. This paper primarily analyses the arbitration agreement between gig workers and Ola with a focus on the terms such as unilateral appointment of arbitrators and the adhesion nature of such agreements. Such arbitration agr
