Workers’ rights under threat as online work surges five-fold – UN
Berlin, GermanyThomson Reuters Foundation Digital platforms have soared five-fold over the past decade, offering opportunities to some but also eroding workers’ rights, the International Labour Organization said on Tuesday. From ride-sharing apps like Uber and online marketplaces like UpWork linking freelancers and clients, to software that allows employers to oversee workers, digital platforms have transformed […]
Asia ride-hailing giant trains drivers to fight human trafficking
Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaThomson Reuters Foundation South-East Asia’s largest ride-hailing firm Grab said on Monday it is to train its millions of drivers to spot victims of human trafficking in one of the world’s worst hit regions. Businesses around the world are under increased pressure to tackle human trafficking, which affects more than 40 million people […]