Merit by eLockr: Building Trust in the Gig Economy

Trust isn’t optional. It’s the foundation of every workforce.

• India’s gig workforce is projected to reach 23.5 million by 2029-30.
• Ride-hailing, last-mile logistics, retail, healthcare—the backbone of modern commerce depends on gig workers.
• But with scale comes risk—fraud, fake IDs, repeat offenders, and trust gaps.

The challenge isn’t just finding workers—it’s ensuring they are reliable, verified, and low-risk.

• Traditional background verification (BGV) takes too long.
• Hiring cycles stretch beyond 30 days, slowing down business growth.
• Lack of real-time verification means companies onboard candidates without knowing their past records.

That’s where Merit by eLockr comes in—a network-driven, real-time reference verification system built for the gig economy.

The Problem: Why Gig Hiring Needs a Smarter Approach

• Fraudulent workers slip through the cracks
  
  • Fake IDs and identity theft are common.
  • Repeated offenses across multiple companies go undetected.
  • Collusion fraud increases financial and operational risks.
    
• Slow, inefficient hiring processes
  
  • Manual reference checks don’t scale.
  • Companies rely on self-declared credentials instead of verified records.
  • Lost time means lost revenue—delayed hiring disrupts operations.
    
• High attrition and rehiring costs
  
  • Unverified workers leave without notice.
  • Businesses keep spending on rehiring without solving the core problem.

Merit by eLockr: How It Works

Network-Based Reference Verification

• Workers are verified at the time of onboarding through a trusted network of employers.
• Real employment history—not self-reported data—ensures better decision-making.

Near Real-Time Hiring

• No more waiting weeks for verification.
• Merit enables instant, scalable verification, reducing hiring timelines.

Multi-Layered Security & Compliance

• Beyond reference checks—full-spectrum verification
  • ID Verification: Aadhaar, PAN, Driver’s License
  • Face Match & Liveness Check
  • Bank Account Validation
  • Criminal Record Screenings
• Compliant with the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act

Worker Benefits

• Workers receive a digital, verifiable employment record.
• Helps in accessing better job opportunities and financial inclusion.

Why Businesses Trust Merit by eLockr

• Prevents fraud before it happens
  
  • Detect unreliable workers before onboarding.
  • Reduce the risk of financial loss and operational setbacks.
    
• Reduces hiring costs
  
  • Faster, automated verification lowers acquisition costs.
  • Less reliance on expensive, time-consuming manual reference checks.
    
• Improves workforce quality
  
  • Verifies if a candidate has a history of fraud, theft, or misconduct.
  • Ensures high-quality hires for operational efficiency.
    
• Creates a network effect
  
  • Employers issuing reference feedback earn credits for future verifications.
  • Strengthens trust across the gig workforce.

Who Needs Merit?

• E-Commerce & Quick Commerce: Verify last-mile delivery personnel, prevent fraud.
• Fleet & Cargo Management: Validate trucking & commercial drivers for safer operations.
• Ride-Hailing & Mobility: Screen driver-partners before onboarding.
• Retail & Manufacturing: Hire verified blue-collar workers for warehouses & factories.
• Hospitality & Healthcare: Securely hire hotel staff, caregivers, and nursing aides.

The Future of Gig Hiring is Here

The workforce is expanding, but so are hiring risks. Fraud, inefficiencies, and trust gaps slow businesses down.

Merit by eLockr ensures companies hire smarter, scale faster, and mitigate risks before they happen.

• See it in action: elockr.io/merit
• Get in touch: partner@ongrid.in