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.
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.
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.
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.
Malaysia plans direct hiring of foreign workers
The Malaysian government is launching a digital platform for direct hiring of foreign workers to eliminate reliance on recruitment agents.
IMSS records the largest drop in affiliated workers in January in 10 years
The Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS) reported its worst January in worker affiliation in the past decade, with a loss of over 8,000 jobs due to seasonal adjustments in digital platform employment.
Italy: Prosecutorial Request Against a Delivery Company for "Exploitation Conditions" of Workers
The Milanese prosecutor's office has requested the judicial administration of Foodinho, the company behind the delivery platform Glovo in Italy, citing conditions of worker exploitation.
Lula's Message Requested a Platform
President Lula's 600-page message emphasizes three main objectives for the legislative year, reflecting on past inactions, particularly regarding workers' rights in the app market.
Study for free: EAD platform offers 35 professional courses for agribusiness
The National Rural Learning Service (Senar) has launched an online education platform featuring 35 free courses aimed at training producers, rural workers, and those interested in agribusiness.
Farm Workers: The new platform for applications is active – All the steps
A new electronic platform is now available for employers to submit applications for seasonal agricultural workers in Greece, facilitating the entry of 5,000 Egyptian workers under a bilateral agreement.