Gig Worker Benefits & Policy Push
Key Questions
What does ILO Convention No. 193 cover for gig workers?
It establishes the first binding global standards on pay, safety, algorithmic transparency, and social security for gig workers, adopted by a 406-8 vote. The US voted against the convention.
What recent policy developments affect gig workers in the US?
Massachusetts passed a collective bargaining law, while Seattle's minimum pay rules faced backlash and New Jersey's ABC test caused confusion. Instacart is also suing NYC over related regulations.
How is Brazil supporting gig workers and micro-entrepreneurs?
Brazil's government announced measures to expand support for gig workers and small businesses. This includes improved assistance programs for micro-entrepreneurs.
ILO adopted first binding global gig worker standards (Convention No. 193) with 406-8 vote, covering pay, safety, algorithmic transparency, and social security. US voted against. Other developments: Massachusetts collective bargaining law, FTC all-in pricing rules, Seattle minimum pay backfire, New Jersey ABC test confusion, Instacart suing NYC, Australia gig minimum wage experiment, Belgium closing P2P tax loophole, Brazil expanding MEI support. Uber cost-cutting, robotaxi expansion, changing driver quests with reject limits. DoorDash launches AI assistant and Earnings Goal Tracker; throttling for declines confirmed; SF outage highlights platform dependency. DoorDash Q1 earnings relative performance. Uber take rate hitting 50%+ in some cities.