1 5 PTIADVERTISEMENTMore than 100 gig workers, mostly women, staged a protest at Jantar Mantar on Tuesday, demanding recognition as employees and alleging arbitrary blocking of accounts, low earnings, and lack of basic labour protection on digital platforms. Many alleged that despite long working hours, deductions and mandatory charges left them with little take-home pay. GPSIWU president Seema Singh alleged that the platforms avoided responsibility when workers faced account suspensions, payment disputes or safety concerns. Singh also said that women workers received little help in cases of sexual harassment or late-night safety risks. The protest comes weeks after gig workers in Delhi held strikes during Christmas and New Year's Eve over low pay, unsafe conditions and tight work deadlines.

Source: The Telegraph February 03, 2026 16:42 UTC