| Abstract [eng] |
Social Status Issues of Service Providers Through Platforms This article analyzes the principle of the operation of individuals providing services through platforms in the sharing economy. The status of individuals operating in the sharing economy is examined. The Exclusivity of individuals operating in this sphere is explained, so problems that occur can be properly distinguished. It also concerns the status of workers identified in the international case-law at issue in relation to that status. The most important visible social problems of such persons are assessed. The focus is on issues raised by gig-workers themselves in cases against platforms for warranties and by analysis of publicly available comments. This work foresees that persons providing services through platforms not only do not have these health and safety protection requirements for rest periods but also that these revenues are not protected if they are not able to provide services through the platform. It is significantly harder for platform workers to find platform workers asociations. Proposals are being put in place that could help to combat the identified social problems. The work discusses the latest trends in the regulation of the sharing economy and explains possible regulatory changes to maintain the principles of legitimate expectations, equality of individuals and social justice already being implemented. The changing regulatory evidence shows that EU will aim to improve the social situation of service providers through platforms and other Member States, including Lithuania, will be required to make changes to their legal systems to ensure that services providers through platforms are adequately protected. It is important to mention that balance between employment relationships and access to individual activities should be maintained. |
