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España: Uber Cabify: El Supremo avala la limitación de una licencia VTC por cada 30 de taxis

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RTVE (04.06.2018) El Supremo avala la limitación de una licencia VTC por cada 30 de taxis.El Tribunal argumenta que es la "forma de garantizar el equilibrio" en el transporte Anula la obligación de que Uber y Unauto tengan una flota de al menos 7 vehículosEl Tribunal Supremo ha avalado este lunes la limitación de una licencia de vehículos de alquiler con conductor (VTC) por cada 30 de taxis, vigente desde 2015, siempre que sean necesarias y proporcionadas.

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spain
Global challenges
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Employment
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[Report] Innovative approaches for ensuring universal social protection for the future of work

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ILO (15.06.2018) Social protection systems around the world face challenges to provide full and effective coverage for workers in all forms of employment, including those in “new” forms of employment. This paper provides a review of innovative approaches that countries have undertaken to close coverage and adequacy gaps, and to adapt social protection systems to changing circumstances and demands through a combination of contributory and non-contributory mechanisms. 

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Business processes
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WHO adopts digital health resolution proposed by India

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opengovasia.com (31.05.2018) The 71st World Health Assembly has adopted a resolution on Digital Health initiated by India, to recognise the potential of digital technologies for the development of digital healthcare services and to advance the Sustainable Development Goals.

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india
Global challenges
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Health
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Digital Transformation of Italy

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Forum OECD (24.05.2018)  The “operating system” of the Country, a series of fundamental blocks upon which services for citizens, the Public Administration, and enterprises are built.

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italy
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Information and communication technology
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Un filet social pour l'économie de plateforme:mission impossible?

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LesAffaires.com (15.05.2018) «Depuis cinq ans, les économies dites avancées discutent de la meilleure façon de s’adapter au nouveau monde du travail. Celui du travail non structuré. On ne fait rien, on attend les données. Vouloir connaître le nombre de travailleurs de l’économie de plateforme équivaut à tenter de capturer le vent dans un filet!» Joachim Breuer, président, Association internationale de la sécurité sociale (ISSA).

Digital Economy Topical Cluster
External impact
Digital Platforms
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[Blog] France: La robotisation, l'emploi et les médias

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Le Club de Mediapart (29.05.2018) Dans les médias, les informations concernant les rapports entre robotisation et suppression d’emplois sont très rares, d’où l’intérêt de cette émission. Pourtant, ce problème est présent de longue date, quasiment depuis le début de la « révolution industrielle ».

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france
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Information and communication technology
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Labour market
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Emploi et révolution digitale : trois Français sur quatre prévoient de changer ou de perdre de leur job d’ici à 2030

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Challenges (mai 2018) Haro sur les ressources humaines qui ont fait de la révolution digitale leur nouvelle martingale ! Une étude du cabinet révèle que près d’un Français sur dix estime qu’il perdra son emploi en raison du numérique dans les prochaines années.

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france
Global challenges
Topics
Information and communication technology
Digital Economy Topical Cluster
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US: Gig Economy May Replace Retirement

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Plan Adviser (17.05.2018)  Sixteen percent of Americans plan on having gig economy jobs in retirement.

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United States
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Information and communication technology
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UK: Uber to give drivers and couriers sickness and maternity cover

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The Guardian (23.05.2018) Workers across Europe, including 70,000 in UK, to be offered pay protections under new insurance policy The ride-hailing service said a new insurance policy, to be provided free to its drivers, would give them “peace of mind while preserving the flexibility they value”.

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european union
united kingdom
Topics
Extension of coverage
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Digital Platforms
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Australia: The gig (economy) is up for ride-sharing giant Uber and online platforms

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PerthNow (14.05.2018) Ride-sharing giant Uber and online platforms like food delivery app Deliveroo will face government regulation to protect workers’ rights, Industrial Relations Minister Bill Johnston has vowed. Mr Johnston said players in the so-called gig economy were guilty of “driving wages down and reducing benefits for workers”, and predicted government regulation was inevitable. The WA Government is now considering whether the sector needs to be brought under the State’s industrial relations system.

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australia
Topics
Employment
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Digital Platforms
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