ILO Adopts First Global Gig Economy Treaty – Landmark Standards on Pay, Safety, and Algorithmic Transparency
Key Questions
What does the new ILO treaty on the gig economy cover?
The treaty sets binding global standards for gig workers including minimum wage, social security, workplace safety, and algorithmic transparency. It is the first international agreement of its kind and may require platforms to change operations worldwide.
How many workers could be impacted by the ILO gig economy treaty?
The World Bank estimated up to 435 million online gig workers existed in 2023. The new standards aim to extend protections to this large and growing workforce across countries.
What does research show about algorithmic management and gig worker safety?
A recent study found that social support can reduce the negative safety effects of algorithmic management on gig workers. This evidence supports the treaty's requirements for greater algorithm transparency.
International Labour Organization adopts binding treaty setting global standards for gig workers: minimum wage, social security, safety, and algorithm transparency. Could reshape platform operations worldwide. New study on algorithmic management shows social support can mitigate negative safety impacts, reinforcing need for transparency.