Institute of Employment Rights’ Post

How to realize decent work in the platform economy? And how to ensure that all workers have access to adequate #socialsecurity? The new Law and Practice report published by the ILO marks a crucial milestone in the process that can lead to a new international labour standard on decent work in the platform economy. It will be discussed at the 2025 and 2026 sessions of the International Labour Conference. #socialprotection #socialsecurity #platformeconomy #gigwork

ILO Realizing decent work in the platform economy [31 January 2024] https://lnkd.in/gDPjn6UB or https://lnkd.in/gyGQ549D   This report contains a questionnaire which, in accordance with article 46 of the Standing Orders of the International Labour Conference, calls for a reply from Governments, after consultation with the most representative organizations of employers and workers. The replies to the questionnaire will form the basis of the background report for the Conference discussion. They must reach the Office no later than 31 August 2024.   See Press Release New report on platform economy marks first step towards considering a new international labour standard [01 February 2024] https://lnkd.in/gW46eqdE

The UK Competition and Markets Authority has published a report titled “Competition and Market Power in UK labour markets”. As is known, the number of investigations regarding labour markets carried out by different competition authorities all around the world has rapidly increased over the last couple of years. This report charts trends in UK labour market concentration and employer market power over the past twenty years, investigates how labour market concentration is related to worker outcomes and spotlights how technologies and labour market institutions are shaping labour markets in the UK.

European Parliament Think Tank (EPTT)--Study Trends, challenges and opportunities in the EU transport labour market [29 February 2024] https://lnkd.in/gGt4dHBQ or https://lnkd.in/gizDWX_u [full-text, 96 pages]   The study provides a comprehensive review of the transport labour market trends in the EU, the challenges and the future prospects that transport workers and undertakings are confronted with, notably for digitalisation, automation and decarbonisation processes. The study describes the impacts on the EU transport labour market in terms of number of jobs, job structure by age, workers’ skills, working conditions, shortage of workers and attractiveness of the occupations. A stakeholder consultation complements the findings of the literature review.

Writing the rules of the game – how international labour standards are created International labour standards - Conventions, Recommendations and Protocols - are at the heart of the ILO’s mandate. They play an essential role in creating a level playing field for business and combatting the exploitation of workers. But the global economy is changing faster than ever, and changes in technology, migration and demographics are constantly creating new challenges for regulators. In addition, different countries, with different levels of development, economic systems and cultures, have a wide range of priorities and requirements. So how are international labour standards created and kept fit for purpose. What topics might they need to address next?

Discover the complexities of Australia's labour landscape with KPMG's first edition of 'Australian Labour Market in Detail'. Gain insights into the multifaceted forces shaping our employment sector, utilising the innovative KPMG Labour Market Pressure Index. Download now.

Discover the complexities of Australia's labour landscape with KPMG's first edition of 'Australian Labour Market in Detail'. Gain insights into the multifaceted forces shaping our employment sector, utilising the innovative KPMG Labour Market Pressure Index. Download now.

Why the labour market is a myth The standard labour market model can explain any phenomenon – from persistent unemployment to increasing wage inequality, but also their opposites – labour shortages and wage compression. As long as you feed the model with the ‘right’ assumptions. But a model that can explain anything is not a scientific model (Popper). It is rather an ideological lens through which we look at reality. Excluding other perspectives, which place much less emphasis on financial incentives and rational behaviour. That is why the idea of the labour market is a myth. Now out: my book The Labour Market Myth #labourmarketmyth https://lnkd.in/eBajKTV6

A new Law and Practice report, Realizing Decent Work in the Platform Economy , has been published by the ILO. The report marks a crucial milestone in the process that can lead to a new international labour standard on decent work in the platform economy. It will be discussed at the 2025 and 2026 International Labour Conferences. #informalsector #informaleconomy #platformeconomy #undeclaredwork European Labour Authority European Commission OECD - OCDE International Monetary Fund #gigeconomy

Five things you need to know about Labour Market Impact Assessments https://lnkd.in/gx7dFdG2