Digital economy

Between flexibility and precariousness, all eyes are on Brussels’ move on platform workers

Submitted by pmassetti on Mon, 11/22/2021 - 15:45
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https://www.euractiv.com/section/economy-jobs/news/between-flexibility-and-prec…

euractiv (19.11.2021) The European Commission, which is due to present its proposal on platform workers on 8 December, faces a tricky balancing act: ensuring decent working conditions while maintaining the flexibility of a booming sector.

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Europe
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Digital economy

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US: Prop 22: why Uber's victory in California could harm gig workers nationwide

Submitted by pmassetti on Thu, 11/12/2020 - 12:07
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https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/nov/11/california-proposition-22-uber-…

The Guardian (11.11.2020) Ballot measure exempting ride-sharing companies from treating drivers as employees could serve as model for future laws

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United States
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Digital economy
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Digital Platforms
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news
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