Business and Human Rights remains a space that is still being negotiated across legal systems, markets, and local contexts. It is no longer a question of whether BHR will shape the future of business practice, but rather about how that transition will be navigated in contexts like Sri Lanka – aligning global expectations, local institutional capacity, and everyday realities and concerns of companies and communities.

A recent survey by CSF found gig workers desire independence, freedom, and flexibility, making it an attractive choice. This article explores power asymmetries in gig economy models in Sri Lanka, focusing on the reasons behind joining the gig economy.