Pay in the Platform Economy
Talking Pay in the Platform Economy: Why It Counts
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In the platform economy, companies mediate in short gigs rather than jobs and workers are classified as self-employed workers. The costs and risks that usually lie with the employer shift to the individual worker.
These factors result in an imbalance of power between workers and platform companies. That is why we are committed to bringing transparency in data and technology related to pay.
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What could the International Labour Organisation's Convention mean for platform workers and their pay? Which regulations and protections are already in place for statutory pay floors, and what’s at stake in their real lives?
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Self-employed people in South Africa face daily expenses and fluctuating earnings. During our webinar, organised in collaboration with GIZ, we discussed how the Living Tariff tool can help workers look into their cost of living, value their work more accurately, and negotiate fairer rates.
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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.
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How can binding agreements be made with platforms regarding minimum standards for platform workers? In this episode, researcher Alex Veen from the Uni…
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A minimum rate in the platform economy sounds appealing, but it could significantly disrupt the market. Researchers at Delft University of Technology…
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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…
Got questions about the platform economy? Start here
FAQ Platform Economy FAQ Gig1. 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?
