Does it pay to work? Unpaid labour in  the platform economy

Valeria Pulignano; Agnieszka Piasna; Markieta Domecka; Karol Muszyński; Lander Vermeerbergen

Does it pay to work? Unpaid labour in the platform economy

Valeria Pulignano, Agnieszka Piasna, Markieta Domecka, Karol Muszyński, Lander Vermeerbergen

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Abstract

Unpaid labour should be recognised as a systemic feature of platform work, inherent in its current model of work organisation. Its prevalence and magnitude render it a pressing regulatory issue. Introducing minimum standards regarding working time and wages is a key step towards limiting unpaid labour and establishing fairer working conditions. Limiting unpaid labour requires recognition of the subordinate status of large segments of workers, improvements in employment stability and a floor of contractually guaranteed working hours. Platform work within the framework of hourly-paid employment is less frequently linked to unpaid work than piece-rate and self-employment models. But without predictability of hours, hourly-paid employment can also lead to unpaid labour.

Original language	English
Publisher	ETUI Policy Brief
Number of pages	10
Publication status	Published - 23 Nov 2021

Publication series

Name	ETUI Policy Brief

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