Platform worker rights
Alternative labels
Discrimination in platform work
Report
A better future for self-employment: how is it changing, and how can ‘gig’ work be regulated?
This report from the Centre for Future Work shows that, in reality, self-employment is not growing inexorably — in fact, in most countries (including Australia) it is declining.
Report
Behind the ads: advertising professionals' perspectives on gender equality in the workplace
This report argues that although there have been some positive developments, persisting gender inequality and (mis)portrayals in advertising are one of the underlying influences on discrimination and violence against women.
Working paper
Realizing the opportunities of the platform economy through freedom of association and collective bargaining
This study provides empirical evidence from different regions of the world to identify avenues for platform economy workers to access freedom of association and collective bargaining.
Report
Impact of technological and other change on the future of work and workers in New South Wales
Over the last decade, the rise and accelerating growth of 'on-demand' work or the 'gig economy', driven by rapid technological development and other factors, has challenged traditional workforce and economic arrangements, both internationally and in Australia. This first report provides a comprehensive analysis of the on-demand or gig economy in New South Wales, addressing whether...
Report
Experiences with COVID-19 among gig workers
Drawing on in-depth interviews with participants who are currently or have recently worked as ride-share or food delivery gig workers, this report argues that platformed work - organised and mediated through an online platform or app, is structurally distinct from traditional forms of work.