The Gig Trap: How Algorithmic Exploitation is Hurting US Gig Workers

A new Human Rights Watch report exposes the dark side of seven major US digital labor platforms, including Uber and DoorDash. These platforms misclassify gig workers as independent contractors, evading employer responsibilities and using opaque algorithms to control wages and job assignments. This results in workers earning far below minimum wage, lacking social protection, and facing constant fear of termination. The report highlights the extreme economic insecurity of these workers while the platform companies rake in billions. It calls for stronger government regulation to protect gig workers' rights.