South Africa: South Africa's Gig Economy Workers Set to Get More Protection Under Planned Labour Law Reforms
South Africa is proposing amendments to employment laws aimed at providing greater protections for gig economy workers.
Why your Uber and food delivery could get more expensive
Rideshare and food delivery drivers in Australia are facing reduced earnings amid soaring fuel prices, leading to potential increases in service costs.
The amendment will reveal colleagues' salaries and protect platform workers
A proposed amendment aims to enhance transparency regarding salaries and provide better protections for workers on platforms.
The bitter life of delivery riders, each delivery โฌ2.50: 'Exploited like slaves'
In Milan, delivery workers earn just โฌ2.50 per order, leading to a harsh critique of their working conditions and the lack of empathy from the public.
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.
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.
After That Night [Why]
The article reflects on the life of a ride-hailing worker named 'ํ๋' who was critically injured by a drunk driver while waiting for a call, highlighting the harsh realities faced by gig economy workers.
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.
Landini, not just the severance pay: he also underpaid the director of the Cgil
Maurizio Landini, secretary of the Cgil, faces scrutiny over underpayment issues while calling for better wages and protections for workers amidst an ongoing investigation into labor practices.
The Dead-End Street of Deliverers: 'The Algorithm Watches Everything and If You Stop, You Are Punished'
The article discusses the challenges faced by gig workers like Zulqarnain Haider in Italy, emphasizing the punitive nature of delivery algorithms.
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.
Deliveroo Placed Under Judicial Administration: "Exploits Riders, Wages 90% Below Poverty Line"
The Milan Public Prosecutor's Office has implemented urgent judicial control over Deliveroo for exploiting workers, with some being paid nearly 90% below the poverty line.
Court: โTada Driversโ of Socar are Workers, Must Pay 1.4 Billion Won in Suspension Allowance
A South Korean court has ruled that freelance drivers for the ride-hailing service Tada qualify as employees under labor laws and are entitled to 1.4 billion won in unpaid suspension allowances.
Foodora announced the end of jobs with this message
Foodora has announced that it will cease operations in Finland, affecting around 80 local workers.
This is the new category for application workers, after the labor reform
The Argentine Senate has approved a new labor reform that introduces the category of independent application workers, changing the traditional employment relationship for delivery drivers and workers.
The EU Directive Aims to Improve Working Conditions for Millions. When Will Poland Implement It?
Poland is in the final stages of preparing to implement the EU's platform directive, which is projected to impact around 43 million workers within the EU.
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.
Tsiknopempti: 24-hour nationwide strike at efood
Workers at efood are launching a 24-hour nationwide strike on Tsiknopempti (February 12) as part of their demands for fair treatment and negotiations with the company.
Manoj Jha Raises the Issue of Gig Workers, Listen
Manoj Jha addresses the challenges faced by gig workers in India.
The definitive defeat of Macron, what hypocrisy on Glovo and Curling: so todayโฆ
The article discusses the hypocrisy surrounding various societal issues, including labor conditions for gig economy workers and the politicization of sports.
Italian justice intervenes with Glovo for exploiting delivery workers
Italian authorities are investigating Glovo for allegedly exploiting delivery workers through low wages and excessive working hours.
China calls on delivery, ride-hailing firms to respect gig-worker rights ahead of holiday
China's government has urged major logistics and ride-hailing companies to safeguard the rights of gig workers as the Lunar New Year approaches.
What are the two demands of Ola-Uber-Rapido drivers? Today they are on strike
Gig workers associated with ride-hailing platforms like Ola, Uber, and Rapido have announced a nationwide strike, logging out from apps for six hours, which is expected to disrupt cab and bike taxi services in several cities due to their union's two main demands.