UN adopts treaty setting standards for gig economy workers (opens original article in a new tab)

The UN's ILO has adopted the first binding agreement setting employment standards for gig economy workers, including minimum wage and healthcare protections. The convention aims to extend labor rights to millions of platform workers globally.

• UN's ILO adopts first binding agreement for gig economy workers' standards
• Includes minimum wage, healthcare, sick leave, and ends independent contractor classification
• 406 ILO members voted in favor, 8 against, 36 abstained