All articles for: platform-work
July 9, 2024 | Digital and ecological transformation
Gig-work in the German delivery-services sector: Employment has increased significantly in recent years
Martin Friedrich, Ines Helm, Ramona Jost, Julia Lang, Christoph Müller
Drivers working for app-based delivery services have become an integral part of the urban landscape in Germany. At the same time, working conditions... Read more
July 16, 2021 | Labour Market, Employment and Social Policy
Should the German social protection system be adapted following the Covid-19 crisis?
Kerstin Bruckmeier, Diego d´Andria, Regina Konle-Seidl
The article discusses how the German social protection system should be adapted following the Covid-19 crisis.... Read more
May 28, 2021 | Forms of Employment
Social protection of atypical workers during the Covid-19 crisis
Kerstin Bruckmeier, Diego d´Andria, Regina Konle-Seidl
The article analyses the social protection of the atypically employed and the (solo) self-employed during the Covid-19 crisis.... Read more
June 13, 2019 | Forms of Employment
Digital Social Security: How does it work? An interview with Professor Enzo Weber
Jutta Winters
Professor Enzo Weber presents his concept of Digital Social Security in this video interview and explains the first steps to put the concept... Read more
December 20, 2018 | Forms of Employment
The rise of online labour markets: freelancing and gig working via internet platforms
Vili Lehdonvirta
The article focuses on online gig economy which is transnational and spans a full spectrum of skills, from data entry to software development.... Read more
September 13, 2018 | Forms of Employment
Setting out for Digital Social Security
Enzo Weber
Platform work is increasing worldwide, leaving a serious lack of social protection. In spite of the international and flexible character of platform work,... Read more