Seven common misconceptions about digital labour platforms
2022
25
4-7
crowd work ; digital economy ; workers rights ; trade union document
Employment
English
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"Very few people work via the internet, so is it unnecessary to legislate in this area? Do platforms create stable employment for people on an insecure income? Can platform working earn you a high income? Do bicycle couriers account for the greatest share of internet activity? Are unemployed people more likely to supplement their income via these platforms? Are digital workers mainly low-skilled people? Does working via the platforms of the new economy without a set timetable give people more freedom? If you answered ‘yes' to any of these questions, you need to read on…"
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