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Online platform work in the European Union: Implications for working conditions and access to information

This digital story presents headline findings on the working conditions and information needs of online platform workers across key areas: Who platform workers are; Where they operate geographically; Their working conditions and earnings; How algorithmic management impacts their work; Information needs about rights and protecting workers in the digital economy.

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Eurofound recommends citing this publication in the following way.

Eurofound (2026), Online platform work in the European Union: Implications for working conditions and access to information, digital story.

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