The 114th International Labour Conference of the International Labour Organization (ILO), which has been held in Geneva since June 1st, gave its approval this Friday to the Convention on Decent Work in Platform Work, whose objective is to strengthen the protection of those who carry out their activities through digital platforms.
According to sources from the Ministry of Labour, the text was approved with 406 votes in favour, eight against, and 36 abstentions.
The new convention represents "a significant step" in the defence of digital platform workers, by setting guarantees for the respect of their labour rights, including those relating to occupational safety and health, the recognition of their employment status, and access to information on the impact that digital systems have on the employment relationship.
The document also incorporates obligations for companies regarding prevention and protection against workplace harassment, even when it occurs through digital tools or channels.
Sources from the Ministry of Labour have highlighted the role played by the Spanish delegation during the negotiation and have stated that their contribution was "decisive" in moving the agreement forward, having managed to overcome "strong reservations," particularly from employers' organizations.
In this regard, they have emphasized that Spain has placed the regulation of platform work among its priorities in recent years, with initiatives such as the one known as the 'Rider Law' and its involvement in drafting European regulations on this matter.