Transparency of working rules

Gig workers, from cleaners to cabbies, tackle "sexist" algorithms

Submitted by pmassetti on Tue, 09/26/2023 - 10:35

reuters.com (25.09.2023) A report by rights group ActionAid released earlier this year showed that gig work algorithms discriminated against women who were “unable to respond as quickly or work as many hours as men because of unpaid care responsibilities”. The report, citing a survey of more than 5,000 gig workers in 15 countries, also showed that women tend to work fewer hours than men - contributing to a wage gap - as safety concerns lead many to shun work that falls after dark or in risky locations

Topics
Gender Inequalities
Digital plateform workers
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EU: Rights for platform workers: Council agrees its position

Submitted by pmassetti on Mon, 06/12/2023 - 15:30

consilium.europa.eu (12.06.2023) The Council is ready to start negotiations with the European Parliament on a new law that will help millions of gig workers gain access to employment rights. Today, ministers for employment and social affairs agreed on the Council’s general approach for a proposed directive to improve working conditions for platform workers. The proposal introduces two key improvements: it helps determine the correct employment status of people working for digital platforms and establishes the first EU rules on the use of artificial intelligence in the workplace.

Regions / Country
european union
Topics
Employment status
Transparency of working rules
Digital Economy Topical Cluster
Digital Platforms
Digital plateform workers
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