Labour Law and Compliance

Atlas shrugged

E-coolies are paying the price of propping up a happening economy, says Sharmistha Ghosal

You've seen him climbing up the stairs of your building or waiting at the office reception area or zipping through the city on a two-wheeler. He is youngish, wears a T-shirt, sometimes a cap, both sporting the logo of the brand he works for, and on his back is a towering backpack.

Yes, he's the e-coolie, the guy who delivers to your doorstep your online indulgences. And every day, he carries about 35-50kg weight on his back.