TECHWORLD: Could a working conditions rating system protect gig economy workers?

Press/Media: Research

Description

A team of academics has created the world's first rating system for working conditions in the gig economy, with the aim of ensuring that the likes of Uber and Deliveroo treat their workers more fairly.

The ratings highlight both shortfalls and good practices at individual platforms. They aim to protect the millions of digital gig economy workers around the world, who often have low pay, scant job security, and poor working conditions, without the legal protections of permanent employees.

Period9 Apr 2019

Media coverage

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Media coverage

  • TitleCould a working conditions rating system protect gig economy workers?
    Media name/outletTechWorld
    Media typeWeb
    Country/TerritoryUnited States
    Date9/04/19
    DescriptionA team of academics has created the world's first rating system for working conditions in the gig economy, with the aim of ensuring that the likes of Uber and Deliveroo treat their workers more fairly.

    The ratings highlight both shortfalls and good practices at individual platforms. They aim to protect the millions of digital gig economy workers around the world, who often have low pay, scant job security, and poor working conditions, without the legal protections of permanent employees.
    URLhttps://www.techworld.com/tech-innovation/new-rating-system-for-digital-platforms-aims-protect-gig-workers-3694758/
    PersonsRichard Heeks

Research Beacons, Institutes and Platforms

  • Global inequalities
  • Global Development Institute

Keywords

  • gig economy
  • informatices
  • global development
  • employment rights