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In the Ethical Data Pledge, we make a clear distinction between Living Wages and national Minimum Wages. Unfortunately, minimum wages are rarely enough to sustain dignified livelihoods. A 2022 article in the FT highlights how minimum wages will not save the poorest from inflation, yet unfortunately remains a number most nations base their calculations on.
Based on research surrounding minimum wage and living wage calculations in India, we have determined that living wages for digital gig work (like data generation) should range from INR 110-264 per hour of work, depending on the complexity of the tasks.
This is 3-5x the current Indian Minimum wage which ranges from INR 180-287!
Useful Resources:
LIVING WAGES:
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Barford et al., (2022), "The Case for Living Wages"
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Seubert, Hopfgartner & Glaser, (2021), "Living wages, decent work, and need satisfaction: an integrated perspective"
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"A living wage increases economic productivity while reducing poverty – new report"
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WORKER WELFARE: