Collectively, the report found that nearly half of the workforce -- 47%-- believe gig workers are paid less than their permanent counterparts, revealing a persistent disparity that continues to shadow India's festive hiring landscape. (Photo: Vijay Sartape/NDTV Profit) Show Quick Read Summary is AI Generated. Newsroom Reviewed

Even as festive hiring for the year surged, wage parity between gig and permanent employees remained unresolved, with 47% of respondents believing there is a pay gap, a report has revealed.

When asked how the hourly pay of gig or freelance workers compares to that of permanent employees for the same role, 11% respondents said earnings were up to 10% less, 23% said wages were 10-25% lower and 13% revealed the gap exceeds 25%, according to the report by Genius

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