Platform workers

Investigating social protection amongst platform workers in Germany: forced individualisation, hybrid income generation and undesired regulation

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researchgate.net (September 2024) The social protection of platform workers is considered one of the most precarious features and political challenges of this new form of employment. Still, there have only been a few empirical investigations on this issue to date. This article presents an explorative empirical analysis of the social protection of platform workers in Germany - a conservative welfare regime with a strong link between standard employment and institutionalised social protection.
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germany
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Platform workers
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India is formalising measures to protect the rights of gig and platform workers

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ullekhnp.com (20.09.2024) The latest announcement from the Union labour ministry is that it has asked technology-based platforms and aggregators to get all gig workers engaged by them to register on the e-Shram portal, a centralised database of informal workers, where they can avail of health insurance and other facilities, including unemploy­ment benefits, maternity benefits, and accident injury coverage through the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC). As of now, gig workers are eligible only for minimum social-security benefits.
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india
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Platform workers
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Singapore passes landmark Bill recognising ride-hail, delivery gig workers as distinct labour class

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The Straits Times (11.09.2024) Cabbies, private-hire drivers and freelance delivery workers who rely on online matching platforms for income will get better labour protection from Jan 1, 2025, after Parliament passed a landmark Bill on Sept 10 designating them as a distinct legal category in between employees and the self-employed.
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singapore
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Platform workers
Digital plateform workers
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India: Government To Bring Gig Workers Under Social Security Net Via e-Shram Portal

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swarajyamag.com (02.09.2024) The government will soon allow gig and platform workers to register on the e-Shram portal, ensuring they are covered under social security schemes, Union Labour & Employment Minister Mansukh Mandaviya announced on Sunday (1 September). Mandaviya highlighted that aggregators — companies that employ gig and platform workers — will be asked to take the lead in registering their workers on the portal.
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india
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Platform workers
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Gojek Indonesia - YouTube

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indonesia
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Platform workers
Communication
Awareness and information
Digital plateform workers
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India: Govt mulls reworking migrant, gig worker definitions

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hindustantimes.com (29.08.2024) The Union labour ministry is reviewing definitions of migrant and gig workers to enhance inclusivity and clarity, covering intra-state migrations and digital platforms.
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india
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Platform workers
Migration
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Singapore: MOM announces implementation date for the Platform Workers CPF Transition Support

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indiatimes.com (27.08.2024) The government will now offset 100% of the increase in CPF contributions for lower-income platform workers in 2025, up from the previously announced 75%. These initiatives mark a significant step towards improving the welfare and representation of platform workers in Singapore.
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singapore
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Platform workers

Philippines: From informal to formal: Angkas riders gain social security benefits

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The Freeman (06.08.2024) Angkas, a prominent ride-hailing service in the Philippines, has taken a significant step towards enhancing the welfare of its riders by signing an agreement with the Social Security System (SSS) to provide social security coverage to around 50,000 riders. This initiative, championed by Angkas, marks a monumental shift in how gig economy workers are perceived and treated within the formal economic structure. We extend our heartfelt thanks to Rolando Macasaet, president and CEO of SSS, for his unwavering support and vision in making this partnership a reality.
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philippines, the
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Platform workers
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India: Regulatory Framework and the Protection of Basic Rights of Gig Workers

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barandbench.com (16.05.2024) The gig economy, a burgeoning sector, represents a paradigm shift in traditional employment models, offering flexibility and autonomy to workers across various industries. Despite its benefits, the sector's rapid growth, particularly in urban India, has highlighted significant regulatory gaps, especially concerning the protection of gig workers' basic rights. The informal nature of gig work, mediated through digital platforms, poses unique challenges in ensuring fair labour practices and safeguarding workers' rights.

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india
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Platform workers
Digital plateform workers
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Financing Social Protection - Lessons from Gig Workers in India

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WIEGO (23.10.2023) The extension of social protection to all workers, including those in the informal economy, is crucial to creating better quality employment. For this to happen, it is essential that financing for social protection is increased. A new scheme for financing social protection for gig workers in Rajasthan, India, could provide lessons for other workers in informal employment. WIEGO spoke to social activist Nikhil Dey to learn more.

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Platform workers