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Humans In The Loop ( AI )

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Principle 1: Fair Pay

Ensures workers earn at least a local living wage after costs (one additional point)

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Principle 2: Fair Conditions

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Ensures safe working conditions and a safety net  (one additional point) 

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Principle 3: Fair Contracts

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Ensures that no unfair contract terms are imposed (one additional point)

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Principle 4: Fair Management

Provides equity in the management process (one additional point)

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Principle 5: Fair Representation

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Assures freedom of association and the expression of worker voice (one point)

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Supports democratic governance (one additional point)

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Notes

The Fairwork Scoring System entails that each Fairwork Principle is divided into two thresholds. Accordingly, for each Principle, the scoring system allows a first point to be awarded corresponding to the first threshold, and an additional second point to be awarded corresponding to the second threshold. The second point under each Principle can only be awarded if the first point for that Principle has been awarded.

An explanation of how we assess platforms against these principles and the information and evidence that we gather and analyse when we make our assessment can be found here.

The above scores should be read in conjunction with these explanatory notes.

Platforms are awarded a point where there is verifiable evidence to demonstrate that the platform has achieved the relevant threshold. A blank score therefore means that there was no verifiable evidence to award a point.

A platform can therefore receive a maximum Fairwork Score of ten points.

Fairwork scores are updated on a yearly basis.

An explanation of the conditions that need to be met for a threshold to be achieved can be found here.


1.1

Humans in the Loop provided documentation confirming that they pay workers at least the minimum wage in the relevant jurisdiction, before costs.

2.1

HITL minimises risks for workers by excluding potentially harmful tasks such as content moderation, military-related projects, and explicit content unless workers give explicit consent. Their Safeguarding Policy outlines health and safety standards, now formally required to be shared with all workers via subcontractor agreements and training. While they offer a Health Insurance Fund, the lack of paid time off or broader protections meant they did not receive the second point.

3.1

HITL was awarded one point for improving contractual transparency. While initially not all subcontracted workers received clear terms, the organisation introduced new mechanisms—like mandatory signed Worker Acknowledgement Forms (WAFs) and random audits—to ensure all workers are informed of project details, payment, expectations, and safeguarding policies.

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HITL was awarded both points for fair management. Its Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct prohibit exploitation, harassment, and discrimination, and include protections against retaliation. The company promotes gender equity and has improved mechanisms for workers—especially subcontracted ones—to directly raise concerns through feedback emails and formal onboarding procedures. HITL also reinstated its complaints mechanism to ensure prompt and sensitive responses.

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