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Improving working conditions in the digital economy: the Fairwork project
New forms of digital-based work, such as Digital platform work is all paid work provided through, on or mediated by an online platform – that is, an online marketplace operating on digital technologies that facilita...
Digital platform work: the benefits of platform cooperativism
Platform cooperativism provides better support for fairer and safer working conditions than corporate platforms, according to a new case study. Examples of platform worker cooperatives showcase how collective owner...
The EU Directive on platform work: improvements and remaining challenges related to occupational safety and health
Just over two years were needed from proposal to final adoption of the EU Directive on Platform Work. This report analyses its final text, detailing improved occupational safety and health provisions related to platform ...
Occupational safety and health risks of remote programming work organised through digital labour platforms
Programmers carry out tasks such as writing and testing code that involve desk-based work and heavy computer use. They are exposed to several physical and psychological health and safety risks when performing their work....
Occupational safety and health risks of parcel delivery work organised through digital labour platforms
Parcel delivery work, or courier services, is becoming increasingly organised through digital labour platforms. This presents new challenges to the safety and health of delivery workers. Parcel delivery platform workers ...