PLATFORM EMPLOYMENT – A PHENOMENON OF LABOR LAW

Abstract

The article deals with the problems of legal regulation of the work of platform workers, which is an important aspect of modern labor law. Platform workers are part of a growing economy sector that operates through digital platforms such as taxi-hailing or food-delivery apps. Despite significant advantages such as flexible working hours, this type of employment also brings with it elements of precarious jobs, which necessitates legal intervention to safeguard the rights of these workers.

Enhancing the quality of life for platform workers, it is proposed to establish basic protection of their social and labor rights. The article deals with examples from international practice, including EU directives and legislation from countries such as Singapore, Spain, India, Belgium, and Portugal. These examples demonstrate different approaches to solving the problem, such as introducing mandatory social contributions for platform companies and granting collective bargaining rights to employees.

Furthermore, a nuanced consideration of the Social Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan alongside the Labor Code is crucial for a comprehensive understanding of platform employment, as the Social Code provides a detailed framework for regulating the civil-legal relationships inherent in platform work.

Special emphasis is placed on substantiating the need to develop and adopt the Law "On Legal regulation of labor of platform workers" in Kazakhstan. The article provides a general description of the proposed draft law with an emphasis on specific issues that should be reflected in it. Among them are the definition of the legal status of platform workers, the establishment of minimum wage standards, and ensuring the rights to social insurance and safe working conditions. The adoption of such a law will contribute to the creation of fair working conditions for all market participants and increase welfare support for platform workers in Kazakhstan.