Human Rights Watch highlighted the issue of platform work during a UN Human Rights Council panel discussion on March 7, 2025. Platform workers, like those on Uber or DoorDash, are often denied basic labor protections and social security benefits. Research in the US, Georgia, Mexico, and the EU showed companies misclassify workers to avoid costs, leaving them financially vulnerable. Companies use tactics to control workers while claiming they work independently. Urging governments to strengthen laws and support an international convention, Human Rights Watch warned that without reforms, platform work will perpetuate poverty and economic inequality.
