Title:
EFFECTS OF GIG ECONOMY ON EMPLOYMENT

Authors:
Assist. Prof. Gülaçtı ŞEN

Abstract:
The gig economy, which is predicted to be among the business models of the future and which is the subject of economic and political debate in the media, is quite new in the literature. The gig economy, which is an independent way of working, is growing rapidly in the changing business world. It is thought that the gig economy, which extends from digital-based platforms to location-based platforms, from local markets to international markets, will directly affect employment with its adoption by employers and employees. In this study, the effects of the gig economy on employment are discussed by considering both positive and negative aspects. In order for countries to hold power economically, politically and technologically, employers and employees in the gig economy need to make decisions that will benefit the economy and employment and find remedies for the negative aspects of the model. While the gig economy continues to grow rapidly, it is understood that different problems will increase from different perspectives such as employment, human resources and legal issues and the discussions will continue for a long time. The aim of the study is to investigate the effects of the gig economy on employment and to reveal how it will affect employment as a new business model and to contribute to the literature. In addition, it is aimed to guide governments, employers and employees by revealing what problems the gig economy may cause and what benefits it can provide in the future, with a structured conceptual-theoretical review.

Keywords:
Gig Economy, Employment, Labor Market, Gig Workers.