Platform Economy

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Oct 28, 2026
5 Key Thoughts on Platform Plugins & AI Regulation
The debate around technology and work seems to be becoming unnecessarily complex, and the expectations of trade unions are not always particularly realistic. In this blog, Martijn Arets shares his observations and suggests possible solutions.
Platform Economy · Blogs
Sep 30, 2026
What If Workers Could Take Their Reputation Data With Them?
Who owns the data that is created when someone works via a platform? What happens when that worker wants to move to another platform or when the platform decides to stop?
Platform Economy · Blogs
Aug 13, 2026
Working time in the platform economy
Many questions arise around working time in the platform economy: what are the current debates, and where do solutions lie?
Platform Economy · Blogs

May 20, 2026
What an Australian union teaches us about regulating platform work
How can binding agreements be made with platforms regarding minimum standards for platform workers? In this episode, researcher Alex Veen from the University of Sydney and Jack Boutros from the Transport Workers' Union (TWU) in Australia sh…
Platform Economy
May 14, 2026
Market Protection or Disruption? The Impact of a Minimum Rate in the Platform Economy
A minimum rate in the platform economy sounds appealing, but it could significantly disrupt the market. Researchers at Delft University of Technology used computer simulations to predict the effects. The conclusion: a fair wage is possible,…
Platform Economy
Apr 7, 2026
Platform Work and Rights: Interview with Lena Simet (Human Rights Watch)
The platform economy promises flexibility, but at what cost? In this episode of The Gig Work Podcast, Martijn Arets talks to Lena Simet from Human Rights Watch to unpack the downsides of platform work.
Platform Economy

1. What is the platform economy?

2. What kind of work is being done via online platforms?

3. What is a platform or gig worker?

4. Are platform workers employees or self-employed workers?

5. Do all digital labour platforms use the same approach to engage with their workforce?

6. In what type of industries can one find platforms?

7. How many people work in the platform economy?

8. Is the platform economy fair for workers?

9. Why is the WageIndicator Foundation interested in the platform economy?