The Gig Economy Phenomenon from the Perspective of Hadith: A Study of Work Ethics and Wage Justice The Gig Economy Phenomenon from the Perspective of Hadith: A Study of Work Ethics and Wage Justice
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The gig economy phenomenon, a digital platform-based work model, has transformed conventional employment relations, particularly in terms of flexibility, job security, and protection of employment rights. While this system provides new economic opportunities, it also presents ethical issues, particularly related to wage equity, unequal bargaining power, and the potential for worker exploitation. This article aims to analyze the gig economy phenomenon through the perspective of the Prophet's hadith, focusing on the principles of work and wage equity. This study uses a qualitative approach with a thematic study (mauḍū’ī) approach, collecting and reviewing hadiths related to work values, moral responsibility, the fulfillment of workers' rights, and the prohibition of injustice in any form. The analysis is conducted by contextualizing the normative messages of the hadith into gig economy work practices. The study results show that the Prophet's hadith emphasize the importance of clear employment contracts, wage adequacy, timely payment, and the rejection of exploitative practices in employment relationships. These principles form the basis for ethical criticism of gig economy practices that have the potential to harm workers, while also offering a normative framework for establishing fairer and more humane employment relations.
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