Platform Economy
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Working on a Platform: Pay, Protections, and Collective Action
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Mar 16, 2026
What is a fair minimum rate for freelancers and platform workers, and how do you make it work in practice? These were the key questions explored in the webinar A Minimum Tariff for the Self-Employed: Lessons from a Dutch Trade Union. This blog shares the most important takeaways.
Jan 21, 2026
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.
Jan 21, 2026
The document sent to Congress outlines the rights and responsibilities of app-based delivery riders and drivers across the country.
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May 20, 2026
Platform Economy
How can binding agreements be made with platforms regarding minimum standards for platform workers? In this episode, researcher Alex Veen from the Uni…
May 14, 2026
Platform Economy
A minimum rate in the platform economy sounds appealing, but it could significantly disrupt the market. Researchers at Delft University of Technology…
Apr 7, 2026
Platform Economy
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 Rig…
All you ever wanted to know about the platform economy
FAQ Platform Economy Frequently Asked Questions1. 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?
