The Protection of the Rights and Interests of Gig Economy Practitioners: An Analysis of the Responsibility Boundaries of Digital Platforms

DOI: https://doi.org/10.62517/jel.202514529

Author(s)

Bingcheng Chen

Affiliation(s)

Jinan Foreign Language School, Jinan, Shandong, China

Abstract

This article focuses on the issue of the responsibility boundaries of digital platforms in the protection of the rights and interests of gig economy practitioners. By analyzing the characteristics of the gig economy and the current situation of protecting the rights and interests of practitioners, this paper explores the responsibility boundaries of digital platforms from three aspects: labor rights and interests, social security, and career development. It points out the current challenges such as lagging laws, regulatory predicaments, and platform profit-driven nature, and proposes countermeasures such as improving laws and regulations, building a collaborative supervision mechanism, and strengthening the social responsibility awareness of platforms. It aims to provide theoretical support and practical paths for safeguarding the rights and interests of gig economy practitioners and promoting the healthy development of the gig economy.

Keywords

Gig Economy; Digital Platform; Responsibility Boundary; Protection of Practitioners' Rights and Interests

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