Government will insist on a minimum fee of R$ 10 for deliveries and R$ 2.50 per additional km in app project
The Lula government is committed to establishing a minimum delivery fee of R$ 10 and R$ 2.50 per extra kilometer in its regulatory project for app-based work.
Transport app bill: meeting ends without agreement on minimum value of rides and deliveries
A government meeting concerning a bill regulating app-based work ended without consensus on minimum payment for transport and delivery workers.
Estonian people are increasingly looking for gig work
A report on the growing trend of gig work in Estonia, highlighting insights from Kristjan Vanaselja, head of the employment platform GoWorkaBit.
Regulation of work by apps: Motta holds meeting with ministers and rapporteur on Tuesday to seek agreement
Brazilian Chamber of Deputies President Hugo Motta is convening a meeting with government ministers and legislators to negotiate a regulatory framework for app-based work.
Minimum Value per Ride or Delivery Is a Sensitive Point in the Regulation of Apps
The minimum value per ride or delivery proposed in Brazil's regulation of app work is facing criticism from workers and companies alike.
Motta calls on the government and reporter to finalize the text of the project regulating app work
The president of Brazil's Chamber of Deputies, Hugo Motta, is seeking consensus on a new regulation for app-based work, with a meeting scheduled to finalize key points on fees and minimum wages.
Ministries are making a law that changes nothing in Estonia
Estonian ministries are drafting two new laws affecting platform workers, but significant changes seem unlikely as companies may circumvent potential requirements.
A Dominican revealed what it is like to work for Amazon Flex and how much one can earn in the U.S.: "It is a good way to make extra money"
A Dominican content creator shares insights about working for Amazon Flex, detailing the experience and potential earnings in the U.S.
Is it illegal to work freelance alongside a job? What do the rules say?
The article discusses the legality of freelancing while being employed, clarifying that it is not outright illegal but subject to company policies and contractual obligations.
Good job or waste of time? A Dominican YouTuber reveals what it’s like to work at Amazon Flex in the USA.
A Dominican YouTuber shares his experiences working for Amazon Flex in Pennsylvania, detailing job requirements and earnings.
This is how much an Uber driver earns per hour in Ecuador: 'Almost half would not trade this job for a salaried one'
A recent study reveals that many Uber drivers in Ecuador are satisfied with their work despite economic challenges, with a significant portion preferring it over traditional salaried jobs.
Supreme Court was not chosen to legislate on apps, says deputy rapporteur of app project
Deputy Augusto Coutinho emphasizes the need for Congress to legislate on app work regulation rather than leaving it to the Supreme Court.
Keldo: the platform work law will not change the work of couriers and Bolt drivers much
Estonia's Minister of Economic Affairs, Erkki Keldo, stated that the new platform work law will be minimally implemented, suggesting limited changes for couriers and taxi drivers.
Despite the slogan 6x1, the government's priority is reducing working hours to 40, says minister
Brazil's Minister of Labor, Luiz Marinho, emphasizes the government's shift from the 6x1 work schedule to a proposal for reducing the standard workweek from 44 to 40 hours.
Shame on riders, new slaves (of the algorithm)
The article discusses the plight of delivery riders in Italy, highlighting their exploitation and the harsh conditions they endure as they work under algorithmic management.
Ancient exploitation mechanisms. Often accidents are hidden
The organizing of work for delivery riders is based on ancient mechanisms of exploitation, according to Andrea Borghesi of Nidil-Cgil, highlighting why riders' conditions continue to deteriorate.
Deliveroo: Under judicial administration in Italy - 12-hour work for 1,000 euros per month
Deliveroo has been placed under judicial administration in Italy due to accusations of labor exploitation and inadequate wages for its delivery workers, who face challenging working conditions.
Expert: Wolt could indicate substitutes visibly to customers
Wolt's delivery drivers are renting out their work accounts to others due to delays in obtaining delivery accounts, leading to ethical concerns about fairness in the gig economy.
Yle: According to Wolt's CEO, the courier job is not suitable for full-time work
Wolt's CEO, Marianne Vikkula, stated that courier work is better suited as part-time employment due to fluctuating demand, as many couriers pay significant fees to work.
Deputies discuss adjustments to the bill regulating app-based work
Lawmakers in Brazil are considering changes to a bill that would regulate the work of drivers and delivery personnel working through apps, raising concerns over the classification of workers and potential employment disputes.