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Research finds Filipino gig workers suffer from platform-related financial insecurity, on top of health and safety risks

Journal Online, 18 August 2023

Gig workers spend long hours on the road everyday. But after factoring in the cost of gas, mobile data credit, vehicle maintenance and repair costs, alongside loan payments for their vehicles, most workers cannot meet the basic minimum wage.

Is the gig up for the gig economy? (Part one)

HR Magazine, 17 August 2023

The gig economy continues to be a hot topic for discussion as the UK works on its position on fair work. Dan Cave uncovers the current climate and explores the alternatives.

Group Demands Improved Security for Platform Workers

This Day Live, 11 August 2023

Members of The Fairwork team at Lagos Business School, Pan Atlantic University have called for urgent actions to address the security concerns plaguing the Nigerian platform economy.

Urgent measures needed to improve workers’ safety in platform industry

The Sun Nigeria, 10 August 2023

Members of The Fairwork team at Lagos Business School, Pan Atlantic University, have called for urgent action to address the security concerns plaguing the Nigerian platform economy.

Researchers seek improved security for Nigeria’s platform workers

The Guardian Nigeria, 05 August 2023

Members of the Fairwork Team at Lagos Business School, Pan Atlantic University (PAU), has called for urgent actions to address the security concerns plaguing the Nigerian platform economy.

Mel Stride ‘glorifying gig economy’ by pushing delivery jobs for over-50s, says TUC

The Guardian, 03 August 2023

Work and pensions secretary said working for Deliveroo could be good option for older people, despite low pay and job insecurity.

Indian state’s new tax on digital platforms sets gig workers against firms

AlJazeera, 27 July 2023

The new law will impose a tax on each transaction on digital platforms to fund a welfare scheme for gig workers.

“Lobby poderoso” e precarização, o que diz o novo estudo sobre empresas de aplicativo

Agenda Publica, 25 July 2023

Universidade de Oxford analisa trabalho em apps e alerta para o poder de pressão das plataformas no debate público.

Trabalho por plataforma segue ruim e mal protegido

O Globo, 25 July 2023

Não há ainda mecanismos legais que garantam o salário mínimo.

Empresas de serviços por aplicativo têm condições de trabalho injustas

TV Cultura, 25 July 2023

Empresas de serviços por aplicativo têm condições de trabalho injustas e não priorizam a proteção social, aponta pesquisa. No Brasil, cerca de 1,5 milhão de trabalhadores atuam no mercado de entregas por aplicativos.

Relatório mostra que que empresas de plataforma digitais não respeitam os trabalhadores

TVT, 25 July 2023

O relatório Fairwork Brasil 2023 avaliou e classificou as condições de trabalho nas dez principais plataformas digitais que atuam no país. Apenas duas plataformas oferecem remuneração justa, com pagamentos feitos pontualmente e de forma integral.

Podcast discute condições de trabalho em plataformas digitais e impactos da uberização

Folha de Sao Paulo, 25 July 2023

Precarização do setor desafia governo Lula a criar regulamentação que garanta direitos e proteção a trabalhadores.