The platform economy database contains information on initiatives and court cases in relation to the platform economy.
Platforms are digital networks that coordinate transactions, both commercial, such as the provision of goods and services for payment, and non-commercial, such as volunteering activities or social media. The activity of platforms collectively is typically referred to as the platform economy. This economy began to emerge in Europe in the mid-2000s, driven by technological, economic and societal developments and is rapidly expanding in scale and scope. Out of it has emerged a new business model and a new form of employment – platform work, defined as the matching of supply and demand for paid labour through an online platform.
Eurofound's Platform Economy Database provides information on initiatives and court cases that exist or have been implemented in relation to activities in the platform economy. This database provides metadata for each entry, such as geographical scope, year, type of initiative, actors involved, sector and companies concerned. Initiatives include legal instruments such as legislative changes or court decisions, as well as voluntary interventions undertaken by different stakeholders to address issues around platform work.
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Platform economy database
Use the web application to explore information on initiatives and court cases that exist or have been implemented in relation to activities in the platform economy
Eurofound’s online repository aims to provide up to date information on platform work in Europe and beyond in an accessible and user-friendly way. Users can browse through the various sections or use the database search function to look for specific information. Users can also set up subscriptions and alerts to be notified about new publications on specific topics.
The repository contains the following sections:
Data collection(opens in new tab)This link opens in a new tab on initiatives, legislations, court rulings, administrative actions, collective agreements, and cooperatives related to platform work. The database includes initiatives by different stakeholders, from platform workers and trade unions to governments and organisations representing platforms’ interests. Next to a short description of the initiative, users can access the initiative’s website through the link provided.
A conceptual framework of definitions, criteria for inclusion, platform work types and the scope of the database.
Dossiers consisting of in-depth analysis and context on key features of the platform economy.
Find all Eurofound publications on platform work below.
12 March 2024
