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Platform Workers Gain Historic Global Protections: What the New ILO Standards Mean for Gig Workers

Platform Workers Gain Historic Global Protections: What the New ILO Standards Mean for Gig Workers

The landmark agreement was adopted at the ILO conference in Geneva by a vote of 406 to eight, the first global treaty specifically establishing minimum labour protections for workers earning through digital platforms. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vLHqp8LZK4Q&vl=en The

EPFO 3.0 Universal Pension: Will Gig Workers, Freelancers and Self-Employed Indians Finally Get Retirement Benefits? 

EPFO 3.0 Universal Pension: Will Gig Workers, Freelancers and Self-Employed Indians Finally Get Retirement Benefits? 

The gig economy is thriving in India, but this has been without the protection of the retirement system for millions of delivery men, freelancers, and self-employed. That could change. The government is working on a

China’s New Gig Worker Protection Rules: Employment Rights, Social Security Benefits and Platform Responsibilities Explained 

China’s New Gig Worker Protection Rules: Employment Rights, Social Security Benefits and Platform Responsibilities Explained 

The goal is to create a fairer relationship between digital platforms and workers through clearer employment standards, expanded social protections and greater corporate accountability. The reforms are also part of a broader effort to standardise

How the New 2026 Labour Decree Forces Tech Platforms to Treat Gig Workers Like Full Employees

How the New 2026 Labour Decree Forces Tech Platforms to Treat Gig Workers Like Full Employees

The Labour Decree is one of the most important labour reforms ever enacted in Italy as it has been introduced in Europe. The bill has the potential to transform the landscape of online employment platforms

Side Hustles Under Scrutiny? New UK Work Check Rules Reach Gig and Platform Workers 

Side Hustles Under Scrutiny? New UK Work Check Rules Reach Gig and Platform Workers 

The UK's employment law just became more relevant to those who drive for delivery services or are freelance or take on zero hours contracts. Effective from 1 October 2026, new rules for UK Work Check

Gig Workers Are Competing With Far-Right in Spain’s Elections

Gig Workers Are Competing With Far-Right in Spain’s Elections

Sumar and the center-left PSOE are running against Vox, a new far-right party whose vehement anti-Muslim, anti-immigrant rhetoric—including a promise to expel all undocumented migrants—has seen its support soar in recent years. Also running is

Singapore’s Gig Workers Most Financially Stressed- DBS Study

Singapore’s Gig Workers Most Financially Stressed- DBS Study

The purchasing power of Singaporeans has decreased due to high inflation and interest rates, with gig workers and those with low incomes being the most negatively impacted.  According to a recent DBS study from May