Regulating Gig Work: Decent Labour Standards in a World of On-demand Work

The "Uberization of work" is not a new phenomenon, but digital technology has enabled it to engage labor in ways that avoid employment classification. This book discusses how to ensure decent conditions and safe working standards for on-demand workers engaged through digital platforms, drawing on regulatory solutions developed in Australia. It will be a useful reference for policy-making and legal reforms to address the vulnerabilities of gig workers.

Format: Hardback
Length: 124 pages
Publication date: 12 December 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The digital revolution is ushering in a new era of work, where traditional employment models are being disrupted and transformed. The term "Uberisation of work" has gained popularity as a way to describe this shift, as it refers to the increasing prevalence of temporary, freelance, or on-demand work arrangements. While the concept of on-demand engagement of labor is not new, the power of digital technology has enabled it to reach unprecedented levels.

One of the key challenges of the digital revolution is ensuring that gig workers, who are often characterized by their flexibility, independence, and ability to work from anywhere, are afforded decent standards of work. This book aims to address this challenge by exploring how to provide decent conditions and safe working standards for on-demand workers engaged through digital platforms.

The rise of gig work has been accompanied by concerns about its potential impact on employment protections and social welfare. This book will interrogate the rise of gig work and the legal strategies that might be engaged to deal with the risk that on-demand work will fall and remain outside of employment protections. It will draw on observations of practices across the globe, but will focus particularly on regulatory solutions developed in Australia.

The book will be a valuable resource for policy makers and legal reforms aimed at addressing the vulnerabilities of gig workers. It will provide insights into the challenges faced by these workers and offer practical solutions to improve their working conditions and protect their rights. By understanding the dynamics of the digital revolution and the implications for work, this book will help to shape a more equitable and sustainable future for all workers.

Weight: 408g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032251448