The gig economy, characterized by flexible work relations and uncertainty, seems to have gained importance in the field of terrorism, as evidenced by a recent incident at the British airbase RAF Fairford. #GigEconomy #Τρομοκρατία #Ασφάλεια (translated)
Der Artikel untersucht den Einfluss von Algorithmen auf die Arbeitsbedingungen von Gig-Workern in der automatisierten Lieferdienstbranche, in der viele Fahrerinnen und Fahrer oft unwissentlich überwacht werden und die Auswirkungen dieser Datenerhebung kaum nachvollzogen können. #GigEconomy #Lieferdienste #Algorithmen
🇨🇳 #China's booming gig economy masks job market pain, strains welfare system – Reuters https://t.co/xKcQ8kzYQR https://t.co/lflohkLiZ7 #China #GigEconomy #JobMarket #CN
Trotz jahrelanger Kritik an den Arbeitsbedingungen erhalten viele Paketfahrer in Deutschland, insbesondere bei Subunternehmern von DPD, Löhne unter dem Mindestlohn, müssen unbezahlte Überstunden leisten und leben unter prekären Wohnverhältnissen, was die Dringlichkeit einer Reform in der Branche verdeutlicht. #MinimumWage #WorkerRights #GigEconomy
Il nuovo decreto Lavoro bis introduce il divieto di vendere o affittare profili digitali e richiede maggiore trasparenza nelle app riguardo all'assegnazione di ordini e compensi, mirato a combattere il caporalato digitale e a garantire l'uso di identità verificate per l'accesso alle piattaforme. #DigitalLabor #AlgorithmTransparency #GigEconomy
The article discusses the experiences of Douglas Alexandre Santos, a sociologist who worked as a bicycle delivery person for iFood in São Paulo as part of his master's research, highlighting the dangerous working conditions faced by young, primarily black couriers who are pressured by algorithms to meet tight delivery deadlines, often at the expense of their safety and well-being, while also reflecting on the deeper social implications of their precarious labor conditions and identity. #GigEconomy #DeliverySafety #UrbanMobility #BR
The draft labor decree introduces presumptions of subordination for gig workers, mandates transparency for digital platforms, and implements measures against labor exploitation, aiming to secure rights and safety for workers, while also extending incentives for hiring disadvantaged groups and defining a "fair salary" in accordance with collective agreements. #LaborRights #GigEconomy #WorkerProtection #IT
