Global Policy Responses to Digital Labour Platforms: A Study through the Lens of the Decent Work Agenda

Sreeja Gopal

Abstract: The paper examines global policies, rules, and regulations governing digital labour platform workers. This study aims to provide a brief overview of the policies adopted by various countries worldwide. An attempt has been made to analyse it using the decent work framework. ILO launches Global Policy Tracker on Digital Labour Platforms, a new ILO resource to support evidence-based policymaking and social dialogue on platform work. The present work is based on this Global Policy Tracker on digital labour platforms. The study is based on the ILO?s draft Convention and Recommendation on decent work in the platform economy, prepared for the second discussion at the 114th Session of the International Labour Conference in 2026. The study identifies areas needing clarification-such as worker classification, occupational safety and health duties, pay, data privacy, and the oversight of automated decision-making systems - and suggests revisions to improve coherence, adaptability, and relevance across different national settings.

Keywords: Digital labour platforms, Decent work framework, Platform worker regulation, ILO global policy tracker, platform economy governance

How to Cite?: Sreeja Gopal, "Global Policy Responses to Digital Labour Platforms: A Study through the Lens of the Decent Work Agenda", Volume 14 Issue 12, December 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1112-1116, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR251214184350, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR251214184350