How can we protect people who are self-employed?
While there has been a long-term decline in self-employment, the development of digital technologies and new business models has contributed to a more recent increase in new forms of self-employment. This includes the rise of online platforms and platform-mediated work. To ensure a more even treatment of employment and social protection of workers irrespective of the form of their employment, a number of measures will need to be taken, tailored to their specific country.