https://iloblog.org/2015/07/10/regulating-work-in-the-gig-economy/ Blog of the International Labour Organization (ILO): Promoting jobs, protecting people Tue, 21 Nov 2017 14:08:43 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ https://iloblog.org/2015/07/10/regulating-work-in-the-gig-economy/comment-page-1/#comment-43737 Tue, 21 Nov 2017 14:08:43 +0000 http://iloblog.org/?p=1423#comment-43737 It does not matter how you call them but these non-standard forms of employment are going to be the “ordinary” way of living for the vast mayority of worldwide citizens in a few years. Consequently we all -workers and businesses- need an universalized answer aimed to enhance social peace and justice. Are you ready to work together for building it up?

]]> https://iloblog.org/2015/07/10/regulating-work-in-the-gig-economy/comment-page-1/#comment-35731 Mon, 13 Jul 2015 08:59:52 +0000 http://iloblog.org/?p=1423#comment-35731 Interesting post! I would add that the flexibility and efficient use of assets promoted by the ‘gig economy’ can be very beneficial for the final consumers. In addition, the platforms on which the ‘gig economy’ is based basically allow anybody to tap into a global network at virtually no cost.
I wouldn’t be surprised if a sizable numbers of the jobs that have been created within the flexible arrangements of the sharing economy, were to disappear after the implementation of much stringent regulation.
I agree that, at some point, we may want to have a legal framework to better regulate these new types of employment, but too much regulation (especially too soon) may lead to a much more unfavorable outcomes for all the parties involved.

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