Community news|16/06/21

Platforms: second-stage consultation of European social partners

Home > The news of EUROGIP and occupational risks in Europe > Platforms: second-stage consultation of European social partners

The Commission is inviting the European social partners to comment by 15 September 2021 on how to improve the working conditions of people working through digital work platforms.

The first phase of the consultation (24 February-7 April 2021) attracted 14 responses. On this basis, the Commission concluded that the EU should take further action. Indeed, the platform economy has grown almost fivefold between 2016 and 2020, from around €3 billion to €14 billion. It brings innovation, jobs, competitiveness but also additional income for workers. But in many cases, precarious working conditions and insufficient access to social protection are a problem. The main issue of platform work is the professional status of the people involved.

To find out more

Discover other news

News

02/06/23

New EUROGIP study on the recognition of work-related mental disorders in Europe

It is now accepted that working conditions can have an impact on workers' mental health. The prevention of psychosocial risks has therefore become a priority in many countries. But the question of recognising psychological diseases as work-related is far from being unanimously accepted in Europe. EUROGIP devoted its latest study to this issue.