How can workers be protected from extreme heat? Context News, 30 April 2024 Not enough is being done to protect workers' health as heatwaves fuelled by climate change increase the risks, labour experts say. Read more
Saudi delivery platform Mrsool to boost expansion in Egyptian market with new jobs Zawya, 11 April 2024 The new addition would surpass the 30% growth in the number of couriers that Mrsool witnessed during 2023 Read more
Charlamos con Federico Rosenbaum sobre condiciones laborales en las plataformas digitales Canal 5 Noticias, 09 April 2024 ¡Seguinos en nuestras redes sociales y comentá! Read more
ShopeeFood drops noncompete clause after Rest of World reporting rest of world, 28 March 2024 Drivers for the Vietnam delivery company had used workarounds but feared detection. After Rest of World’s reporting, the clause was dropped. Fairwork's Do Hai Ha comments. Read more
O lobby das plataformas para influenciar a regulação dos motoristas de apps desinformante, 26 March 2024 Motoristas de aplicativo de todo o Brasil protestaram, nesta terça-feira (26), contra a regulamentação da atividade proposta pelo governo federal e endossada pela Uber. Read more
Catching a break: How gig workers find rest rest of world, 19 March 2024 Rest of World asked over 100 gig workers across 10 cities how they take a break between tasks. Read more
Uber, Bolt and other platform workers must unite for better conditions – but they need support Daily Maverick, 19 March 2024 Non-unionisation of platform workers continues to keep workers’ pay, safety and working conditions in a poor state. Despite the country’s long trade union history, platforms in South Africa are highly reluctant to formally recognise workers’ unions. Read more
Can EU’s gig worker rules tame management by algorithm? Context News, 15 March 2024 Directive agreed this week is seen as a vital step towards protecting app-based workers' rights from AI-driven management Read more
Gig workers on delivery apps rent accounts to get around bans rest of world, 14 March 2024 Gig work platforms prohibit the rental of accounts but the practice has become a popular — and risky — way to sidestep bans. Read more
Can the EU unblock law to make gig work fairer? Context News, 08 March 2024 The employment rights of millions of European drivers and delivery riders at online platforms such as Uber and Deliveroo hinge on the outcome of last-ditch talks next week on rules aimed at making gig work fairer. Read more
La flexibilidad laboral en las plataformas es solo una apariencia, concluye informe de la UCU Carve 850, 01 March 2024 Eloisa González y Federico Rosenbaum, hablaron en Informativo Carve del estudio sobre las condiciones laborales en las plataformas digitales. Read more
¿Cómo son las condiciones de trabajo en las aplicaciones de delivery y transporte que operan en el país? Radiomundo 1170, 01 March 2024 Un estudio internacional revela que solo 1 de cada 5 aplicaciones de delivery y transporte en Uruguay ofrece un pago justo y un salario digno a todos sus empleados. Read more