"Gig work" in Elgar Encyclopedia of Occupational Health Psychology
Roles
Student authors:
Madalyn Filetti '24, Gettysburg College
João Branco Chaves '25, Gettysburg College
Document Type
Book Chapter
Publication Date
7-9-2024
Department 1
Management
Abstract
Gig work is frequently defined as (1) independent work (2) done through apps or websites. Although the technology is newer, independent work has a long history. Both elements of gig work have important implications for the occupational health of gig workers, as well as the practice of occupational health psychology. This entry first reviews employment classification and how that relates to worker protections as well as occupational health interventions; then it explores algorithmic management, which is common across many gig work platforms, along with the biases commonly faced by gig workers and clients. Last, the entry reviews key implications for gig workers’ occupational health, and how collective organizing among gig workers may help improve working conditions.
Copyright Note
Copyright © Edward Elgar Publishing 2024
DOI
10.4337/9781035313389.ch25
Version
Version of Record
Recommended Citation
Brawley Newlin, Alice, Madalyn Filetti, and João Branco Chaves. "25: Gig work". In Elgar Encyclopedia of Occupational Health Psychology. Edward Elgar Publishing, 2024. https://doi.org/10.4337/9781035313389.ch25
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