World's first gig economy treaty adopted at ILO (opens original article in a new tab)

The International Labour Organization adopted a historic convention to extend labour protections to gig economy workers globally, ensuring fair pay and social security.

• The ILO adopted the first international convention to protect gig economy workers with labour rights
• The convention applies to all digital platform workers regardless of formal or informal status
• Countries must guarantee fair pay and social security for gig workers