Is a platform worker employed by the platform or not? While the Dutch court ruled that this is indeed the case for Helpling's home cleaners and Deliveroo's meal delivery drivers, it is not always the case for Uber taxi drivers. One driver may be self-employed, another an employee. What does this ruling say about the labour market? According to me, we are not asking the right questions, which is why the discussion keeps repeating itself.
The latest labour reform recognises Mexican platform workers’ right to social protection, but eligibility depends on income. To explore this loophole, WageIndicator speaks with Sergio Guerrero, Secretary General of the Unión Nacional de Trabajadores por Aplicación.
The document sent to Congress outlines the rights and responsibilities of app-based delivery riders and drivers across the country.
During my visit to the Africa Jobtech Summit in Nairobi, I spoke with Michelle Hassan, director of the Jobtech Alliance. In The Gig Work Podcast of the WageIndicator Foundation, she talks about the unique challenges and opportunities of platform work and Job Technology in southern Africa.