Human Rights Watch raised concerns at the UN Human Rights Council about the lack of protections for platform workers in the gig economy. Research in the US, Georgia, Mexico, and the EU showed that companies misclassify these workers as independent contractors, leaving them without essential labor protections and social security benefits. Without proper regulation, workers are left in financial risk, while companies profit and avoid contributing to social security systems. Urging governments to strengthen laws and support international conventions, Human Rights Watch emphasized the need to address the exploitation of platform workers to prevent economic inequality.
