Pay setting outside standard employment: Conceptualising the Living Tariff

Millions of workers show up every day without an employer and without a pay floor to protect them. Why do the self-employed and gig workers need a pay floor? What are the pillars behind the concept of a Living Tariff, and what data shows? These key points were covered in our presentation at the 11th ILERA (International Labour and Employment Relations Association) Asian Regional Congress 2026 in Tokyo Japan (3-5 September). You can find our presentation below.