Platform Economy Challenges

Digital platforms disrupt traditional employment models:

Gig Work Expansion

Platform work grows rapidly: - 200,000 delivery riders across France - 50,000 ride-hailing drivers - Freelance platforms for professional services - Home services and micro-tasking

Regulatory Responses

France leads regulatory efforts: - Presumption of employment relationship criteria - Right to disconnect and algorithm transparency - Social dialogue requirements for platforms - Accident insurance obligations

The 2021 law requires platforms to hold elections for worker representatives, pioneering collective voice in gig economy.

Worker Perspectives

Views diverge sharply:

Flexibility Advocates: "I choose when to work, take vacations without asking permission. After years in rigid jobs, this freedom matters." - Sarah, Uber driver

Security Seekers: "No sick pay, no holidays, constant stress about ratings. It's not sustainable long-term." - Mohammed, Deliveroo rider