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Principle 1: Fair Pay

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Ensures workers earn at least a local living wage after costs (one additional point)

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Principle 4: Fair Management

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Provides equity in the management process (one additional point)

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Principle 5: Fair Representation

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Assures freedom of association and the expression of worker voice (one point)

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Supports democratic governance (one additional point)

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Notes

The Fairwork Scoring System entails that each Fairwork Principle is divided into two thresholds. Accordingly, for each Principle, the scoring system allows a first point to be awarded corresponding to the first threshold, and an additional second point to be awarded corresponding to the second threshold. The second point under each Principle can only be awarded if the first point for that Principle has been awarded.

An explanation of how we assess platforms against these principles and the information and evidence that we gather and analyse when we make our assessment can be found here.

The above scores should be read in conjunction with these explanatory notes.

Platforms are awarded a point where there is verifiable evidence to demonstrate that the platform has achieved the relevant threshold. A blank score therefore means that there was no verifiable evidence to award a point.

A platform can therefore receive a maximum Fairwork Score of ten points.

Fairwork scores are updated on a yearly basis.

An explanation of the conditions that need to be met for a threshold to be achieved can be found here.


1.1

There was evidence that workers on bigbasket earned at least the local minimum wage after costs. The platform also has a minimum wage policy ensuring the same.

2.1

bigbasket has policies and mechanisms in place to protect its workers from task-specific risks, including safety training and an SOS button.

2.2

There are documented policies to provide safety nets, such as insurance, at no additional cost to workers. bigbasket also has policies that provide for loss of pay and that guarantee no loss of standing in case of prolonged absence from the platform.

3.1

bigbasket’s Terms and Conditions are clear, transparent, and accessible in multiple regional languages to workers. The T&Cs are subject to Indian law. bigbasket also has a data protection policy that details the types of data collected from a worker and the measures put in place to protect this data.

3.2

bigbasket’s T&Cs contain provisions that reduce asymmetry in liabilities and provide compensation in case of an outage of the platform’s application or systems. The T&Cs do not contain any provisions to prevent workers from seeking redress. bigbasket also has a Code of Conduct in place for subcontractors to ensure all workers are offered the same working conditions.

4.1

bigbasket has documented channels through which workers can raise grievances, with the option to contact human representatives and appeal disciplinary actions. Workers can approach managers in cases of deactivation of ID. bigbasket also has a policy that ensures workers are not penalised for raising concerns.

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Principle 1: Fair Pay

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Ensures workers earn at least a local living wage after costs (one additional point)

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Principle 4: Fair Management

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Provides equity in the management process (one additional point)

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Principle 5: Fair Representation

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Assures freedom of association and the expression of collective worker voice (one point)

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Supports democratic governance (one additional point)

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Notes

The Fairwork Scoring System entails that each Fairwork Principle is divided into two thresholds. Accordingly, for each Principle, the scoring system allows a first point to be awarded corresponding to the first threshold, and an additional second point to be awarded corresponding to the second threshold. The second point under each Principle can only be awarded if the first point for that Principle has been awarded.

An explanation of how we assess platforms against these principles and the information and evidence that we gather and analyse when we make our assessment can be found here.

The above scores should be read in conjunction with these explanatory notes.

Platforms are awarded a point where there is verifiable evidence to demonstrate that the platform has achieved the relevant threshold. A blank score therefore means that there was no verifiable evidence to award a point.

A platform can therefore receive a maximum Fairwork Score of ten points.

Fairwork scores are updated on a yearly basis.

An explanation of the conditions that need to be met for a threshold to be achieved can be found here.


1.1

BigBasket guaranteed all its workers a local minimum wage after costs.

2.1

There was a documented policy to protect workers from task-specific risks, including insurance and the provision of protective equipment workers.

2.2

bigbasket has a documented loss of pay policy for the health protection of its workers

3.1

Terms and conditions were clear, transparent and accessible to the worker, and subject to Indian law. The ToS also includes a notification period for workers before changes are made

3.2

The platform has incorporated clauses to reduce asymmetry in liability and enable worker autonomy during dispute resolution.

4.1

There was an effective channel through which workers could communicate with the platform and appeal disciplinary actions.

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Principle 1: Fair Pay

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Ensures workers earn at least a local living wage after costs (one additional point)

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Principle 2: Fair Conditions

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Mitigates task-specific risks (one point)

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Provides a safety net (one additional point)

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Principle 3: Fair Contracts

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Ensures that no unfair contract terms are imposed (one additional point)

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Principle 5: Fair Representation

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Assures freedom of association and the expression of collective worker voice (one point)

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Supports democratic governance (one additional point)

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Notes

The Fairwork Scoring System entails that each Fairwork Principle is divided into two thresholds. Accordingly, for each Principle, the scoring system allows a first point to be awarded corresponding to the first threshold, and an additional second point to be awarded corresponding to the second threshold. The second point under each Principle can only be awarded if the first point for that Principle has been awarded.

An explanation of how we assess platforms against these principles and the information and evidence that we gather and analyse when we make our assessment can be found here.

The above scores should be read in conjunction with these explanatory notes.

Platforms are awarded a point where there is verifiable evidence to demonstrate that the platform has achieved the relevant threshold. A blank score therefore means that there was no verifiable evidence to award a point.

A platform can therefore receive a maximum Fairwork Score of ten points.

Fairwork scores are updated on a yearly basis.

An explanation of the conditions that need to be met for a threshold to be achieved can be found here.


1.1

BigBasket guaranteed all its workers a local minimum wage after costs.

3.1

Terms and conditions were clear, transparent and accessible to the worker, and subject to Indian law.

4.1

There was an effective channel through which workers could communicate with the platform and appeal disciplinary actions.

4.2

The platform had policies in place to tackle discrimination and inequity at various levels, including anti discrimination policies between user groups and periodic algorithmic audits to ensure fair work allocation.

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Principle 1: Fair Pay

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Guarantees workers earn at least the local minimum wage (one point)

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Guarantees workers earn the minimum wage plus costs (one additional point)

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Principle 2: Fair Conditions

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Actively improves working conditions (one additional point)

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Principle 3: Fair Contracts

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Clear terms and conditions are available (one point)

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The contract genuinely reflects the nature of the employment relationship (one additional point)

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Principle 4: Fair Management

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There is equity in the management process (one additional point)

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Principle 5: Fair Representation

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There are worker voice mechanisms and freedom of association (one point)

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There is a collective body of workers that is recognised, and that can undertake collective representation and bargaining (one additional point)

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Notes

The Fairwork Scoring System entails that each Fairwork Principle is divided into two thresholds. Accordingly, for each Principle, the scoring system allows a first point to be awarded corresponding to the first threshold, and an additional second point to be awarded corresponding to the second threshold. The second point under each Principle can only be awarded if the first point for that Principle has been awarded.

An explanation of how we assess platforms against these principles and the information and evidence that we gather and analyse when we make our assessment can be found here.

The above scores should be read in conjunction with these explanatory notes.

Platforms are awarded a point where there is verifiable evidence to demonstrate that the platform has achieved the relevant threshold. A blank score therefore means that there was no verifiable evidence to award a point.

A platform can therefore receive a maximum Fairwork Score of ten points.

Fairwork scores are updated on a yearly basis.

An explanation of the conditions that need to be met for a threshold to be achieved can be found here.


2.1

Basic measures are in place to mitigate task specific risks, including provision of accident insurance.

4.1

There is an effective channel through which workers can communicate with the platform and raise issues.

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Principle 3: Fair Contracts

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Clear terms and conditions are available (one point)

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The contract genuinely reflects the nature of the employment relationship (one additional point)

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Principle 4: Fair Management

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There is equity in the management process or informed consent for data collection (one additional point)

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Principle 5: Fair Representation

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There are worker voice mechanisms and freedom of association (one point)

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There is a collective body of workers that is recognised, and that can undertake collective representation and bargaining (one additional point)

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Notes

The Fairwork Scoring System entails that each Fairwork Principle is divided into two thresholds. Accordingly, for each Principle, the scoring system allows a first point to be awarded corresponding to the first threshold, and an additional second point to be awarded corresponding to the second threshold. The second point under each Principle can only be awarded if the first point for that Principle has been awarded.

An explanation of how we assess platforms against these principles and the information and evidence that we gather and analyse when we make our assessment can be found here.

The above scores should be read in conjunction with these explanatory notes.

Platforms are awarded a point where there is verifiable evidence to demonstrate that the platform has achieved the relevant threshold. A blank score therefore means that there was no verifiable evidence to award a point.

A platform can therefore receive a maximum Fairwork Score of ten points.

Fairwork scores are updated on a yearly basis.

An explanation of the conditions that need to be met for a threshold to be achieved can be found here.


Please note that in 2019 India's ratings were only for Bangalore.

1.1

Workers earn above the minimum hourly wage in Bangalore.

1.2

Workers earn above the minimum hourly wage in Bangalore after taking into account costs.

2.1

There are health and safety protections in place, including partially regulated working hours.

2.2

Insurance is provided to workers by the platform, as well as weight limitations on work loads.

4.1

There are multiple documented communications channels and an emergency button function in the app.