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Drawing on fairness heuristic theory, this paper proposes a moderated mediation model to explore the effect of perceived algorithmic control on gig workers\u2019 voice behavior and its boundary condition. Based on the questionnaire data of 260 gig workers, the empirical results indicate that perceived algorithmic control significantly and positively predicts gig workers\u2019 voice behavior by enhancing their perception of algorithmic fairness. Furthermore, voice endorsement moderates the relationship between perception of algorithmic fairness and voice behavior. 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