Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Economic Times
The Economic Times
National

FOUND: Minimum wage social security on the table as global gig work talks begin - You Need To See This

Geneva: The International ​Labour Organization begins its final round of talks on Monday on the first binding employment standards for platforms offering services such as ride-hailing, food delivery and e-commerce.

A central sticking point is whether protections ‌such as ⁠the minimum wage ⁠and benefits such as healthcare, sick leave and social security should apply to all workers on ​these platforms, or depend on whether they are employees or self-employed.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.