Platform Economy
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Working on a Platform: Pay, Protections, and Collective Action
Pay in the Platform Economy
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Jun 5, 2026
During Meta's withdrawal from the country, WageIndicator and the Data Labelers Association conducted a survey examining the working conditions and pay of Kenyan workers in the global AI supply chain. What do the preliminary results tell us, and how are they interpreted by workers' representatives?
Jun 4, 2026
President Prabowo Subianto issued Presidential Regulation No. 27 of 2026, reducing the platform commission rate from 20 to 8 percent. However, the regulation fails to address two key issues: algorithm transparency and the mechanism for setting shared rates.
Jun 4, 2026
Breakthroughs and inspirational examples to learn from as the International Labour Conference kicks off this week.
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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?
