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World's First Gig Economy Treaty Adopted at the ILO
The pact sets global standards for fair pay, safety and social security as platforms continue classifying many workers as independent contractors.
- The International Labour Organization adopted the Decent Work in the Platform Economy Convention on June 12 at its annual conference in Geneva, establishing the first global standards for gig worker protections.
- Platforms typically classify workers as independent contractors to sidestep minimum wage and social security obligations, affecting between 154 million and 435 million gig workers globally, according to the World Bank.
- The convention requires platforms to provide "timely, verifiable and easily understandable information" on employment terms. Amanda Brown, vice-chair of the ILO Workers Group, called the deal a "landmark moment for platform workers worldwide."
- A total of 406 members voted in favour, while eight nations including the United States and New Zealand voted against, and 36 including Britain and India abstained from the vote.
- The convention enters force 12 months after ratification by two countries, though the ILO lacks enforcement power; national implementation is required for workers to pursue legal action against platforms.
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Members of the International Labour Organisation have validated a new text aimed at guaranteeing fundamental rights for millions of people working in the digital economy Members
·France
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International Labour Organisation Adopts First Treaty On Gig Workers' Safety
The Decent Work in the Platform Economy Convention is aimed at extending labour protections to hundreds of millions of people worldwide who work through digital platforms, in areas like food delivery and car services.
·New Delhi, India
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