ILO global labour convention aims to improve conditions for millions working via Nepal’s digital platforms

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The International Labour Organization has introduced a global labor convention targeting improved working conditions for millions engaged in digital platform work in Nepal. The standard aims to ensure fair wages, social protection, workplace safety, and collective bargaining rights, providing Nepal a framework to regulate its growing gig economy.

The new international labour standard seeks to guarantee fair wages, social protection, workplace safety and collective bargaining rights for platform workers, offering Nepal a roadmap to regulate its rapidly growing gig economy.