Bolt drivers win worker classification at tribunal HR Magazine, 12 November 2024 Around 15,000 Bolt drivers won a tribunal to be classified as workers rather than self-employed, BBC News reported on 11 November. Read Now
Was bei der Umsetzung in Deutschland nicht fehlen darf Netzpolitik, 29 October 2024 A new EU directive aims to improve the working conditions of platform workers. However, member states have a great deal of freedom in implementing it. Trade unions, researchers and platform workers are therefore calling for clear implementation. Read Now
Only 2 of 11 e-commerce platforms have minimum wage policy: Report Business Standard, 09 October 2024 Fairwork India survey noted insufficient evidence to show that workers earn at least a local living wage after expenses Read Now
BigBasket, Urban Company lead as gig economy shows ‘de-flexibilisation’ trend: Fairwork India report Financial Express, 09 October 2024 A major gap in workers’ rights within the gig economy was highlighted by the absence of collective bargaining or formal recognition of workers’ unions across all platforms. Read Now
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Ola, Porter continue to fail in providing fair pay and safe working conditions for gig workers: Fairwork report The New Indian Express, 08 October 2024 The report, Fairwork’s sixth consecutive annual study of the work conditions of platform workers on digital labour platforms in the country, evaluates 11 platforms offering location-based services. Read Now
Not enough evidence that digital labour platforms in India are willing to recognise unions: Study Economic Times (India), 08 October 2024 The Fairwork India Ratings 2024 report indicates insufficient evidence of digital labour platforms in India recognizing worker collectives or unions. Urban Company and Bigbasket implemented minimum wage policies, but no platform ensured a living wage Read Now
Companies lag on worker rights: survey Economic Times (India), 08 October 2024 A new study by Fairwork India has revealed that many major Indian companies are failing to provide fair working conditions for their laborers. Most companies struggled with issues like fair pay, fair contracts, and fair management. Read Now
Ola, Uber, Porter rank lowest in Fairwork India ratings: Here’s why Money Control, 08 October 2024 Read Now
Ola, Uber, Porter lack fair working conditions for gig workers: Report The Times of India, 08 October 2024 NEW DELHI: Ola, Uber and logistics firm Porter has failed to maintain minimum standards of fair working conditions for gig workers, according to a report by Fairwork India released on Thursday. Read Now
Fairwork India report highlights absence of local living wage for gig workers, aggregators turning their back to collectivisation The Hindu, 08 October 2024 This year, no platform scored more than six out of the maximum 10 points Read Now
Only Bigbasket, Urban Co provide minimum wage policy for gig workers Deccan Herald, 08 October 2024 However, no platform has a policy which requires platforms to commit to and ensure a local living wage after work-related costs. Read Now