Supreme Court warns government against gig economy precarity

• The Supreme Court has ruled that the government should not emulate the precarious employment arrangements seen in the private sector due to the rise of the gig economy.

• The gig economy has led to increased precarious employment arrangements, often characterized by lack of benefits, job security, and fair treatment.

• The court emphasized that government institutions, responsible for upholding fairness and justice, bear a greater responsibility to avoid such exploitative employment practices.

• The judgment was based on appeals filed by cleaning and gardening staff at the Central Water Commission who were not regularised.

• The court set aside their termination and ordered their immediate regularisation.