Why is it important to discuss pay at this particular time?
2:00 PM – 2:15 PMGMT+2
An introduction to the draft Platform Work Convention at the 2026 International Labour Conference
Raising the floor for workers in the platform economy - 2026
Join the discussion on pay, worker classification and the legal implications for those working in the platform economy.
Date
April 29 2026
Location
Online
Organiser
WageIndicator Foundation
About the event
The debate surrounding the platform economy is becoming increasingly urgent. This year's International Labour Conference in Geneva will formally address the issue of 'decent work' within this sector.
The discussion around pay isn’t just empty talk: it directly affects how platform workers and freelancers are treated. Pay floors are, in fact, largely institutionalised for employees through Minimum Wages, collective bargaining, and Living Wage standards. However, these methods do not apply to self-employed workers. But every worker should be considered deserving of remuneration that meets their needs, regardless of their employment status or contract.
Join the discussion to explore topics such as pay floors, worker classification and regulation. Drawing on the International Labour Organisation’s Convention, real-world case studies and data insights, this open conversation is an opportunity for anyone with experience of self-employment or relevant research to share their views on this topic.
Simultaneous translation into Bahasa will be available.
29 April 2026 | 2 pm - 3.30 pm CEST
Our speakers
Suci Lestari Yuana, lecturer at Indonesia's Universitas Gadjah Mada (speaker)
Abdul Rehman, Federation of Sindh Home Based Workers, Pakistan (speaker)
Asad Mehmood, Pakistan Platform and Gig Worker Union (speaker)
Taha Syafaril, Asosiasi Driver Online Indonesia (speaker)
Wuri Ramawati, Wadah Komunikasi Driver Aktif (speaker)
Biju Mathews, International Alliance of App-based Transport Workers (speaker)
Iftikhar Ahmad, Lead Labour Law WageIndicator (speaker)
Paulien Osse, Lead Living Wages WageIndicator (speaker)
Fiona Dragstra, Director WageIndicator Foundation (moderator)
Agenda
Panel discussion on labour law
2:55 PM – 3:25 PMGMT+2
Minimum Wage, social participation, occupational health and safety, and social security
Introduction & Welcome
Apr 29, 2026, 2:00 PM – 2:05 PMGMT+2
Panel discussion on pay, remuneration, and classification of workers
2:15 PM – 2:55 PMGMT+2
Closing reflections
3:25 PM – 3:30 PMGMT+2
Join the webinar
Join the discussion on pay, worker classification and the legal implications for those working in the platform economy, in the context of the upcoming 2026 International Labour Conference (ILC) Draft Platform Workers Convention.
Read our speakers' presentations
Take a closer look at the topic of introducing the Living Tariff concept and setting statutory minimum standards for platform workers, as well as regulating platform work. You can find our speakers' presentations here:
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