Publications

The rapid growth of the gig economy has transformed traditional employment patterns, creating new opportunities while simultaneously introducing complex occupational health challenges. This literature review examines the intersections between non-standard work arrangements and occupational health outcomes within the gig economy. Drawing on multidisciplinary research, it explores key issues such as job insecurity, lack of social protection, psychological stress, and exposure to physical and ergonomic risks. The review also highlights the limited regulatory oversight governing platform-based work, the inadequacy of traditional occupational health frameworks, and the social inequities affecting vulnerable gig workers. Furthermore, it identifies gaps in current policy and research, emphasizing the need for an inclusive occupational health model that accommodates the evolving nature of digital and flexible work. The findings underscore that while the gig economy offers autonomy and income opportunities, it simultaneously reinforces precarious working conditions, demanding urgent policy interventions and adaptive health protection mechanisms to safeguard workers’ well-being.