A local man working part-time under the popular "Skima Byte" job-sharing scheme was recently put under arrest on suspicion of theft. The incident allegedly ensued while he was on duty. As investigations proceed, concerns regarding the safety and accountability of part-time gig economy workers arise, urging a re-evaluation of the vetting process, especially within such shared schemes.
In Japan, various job-sharing schemes like Skima Byte are common, providing flexible work opportunities to people. However, such part-time gigs lack exhaustive screening processes, which can potentially allow miscreants to slip through. Overall, people value the convenience of these opportunities and will continue to seek reform rather than elimination.
In the US and EU, similar issues may lead to calling for stricter regulations on gig economy platforms. Such incidents can bring about changes to the vetting process for potential employees, especially in jobs that involve entering personal spaces of clients, or tasks that raise potential security concerns.