Series of knowledge-sharing on ILS and digital labour platform case law
Series of knowledge-sharing on ILS and digital labour platform case law
5–7 December 2023
Introduction to the course
Drawing on guidance from international labour standards (ILS) and current case law at national level, the knowledge-sharing series aims to support a comparative analysis of case law governing disputes relating to digital platforms. More specifically, the series intends to facilitate an international debate among labour law professionals on the guiding role and effective implementation of ILS in a fragmented and challenging context in safeguarding the minimum rights and protections of all workers in the digital economy. The conclusions of this discussion will provide a wealth of content and case studies for further dissemination at international level. The rulings discussed during the debate will also be used to enrich the ITCILO database of court decisions, a key tool for judges and legal practitioners worldwide.
Who attends this course?
Judges, lawyers, academics and legal practitioners.
Objective and contents of the event
The three-day debate aims to provide a unique opportunity to analyse and discuss the
implications and challenges brought about by the effects of the digital labour platforms
on the current employment model and the consequent impact on decisions concerning
the application of ILS and substantive rights for digital platform.
Drawing on the guidance from International Labour Standards (ILS) and current case
law at national level, the knowledge sharing series aims at supporting a comparative
analysis of case law ruling digital platform litigations.
What will I gain from the event?
The knowledge sharing opens a dialogue focused on issues arising in the framework of
litigations involving digital platform.
More specifically, the event intends to facilitate an international debate amongst
labour law professionals on the guiding role and effective implementation of ILS in a
fragmented and challenging context related to the safeguard of minimum rights and
protections for all workers in the digital labour plaftorms.
What topics does this event cover?
During the three-day event participants will have the opportunity to update knowledge
and share experiences & case studies on the following topics:
- Recent comparative studies at international level on the impact of digital labour platforms;
- Effective implementation of relevant ILS;
- International law and the platform economy: An analysis of three jurisdictions- Case studies from US, India, EU;
- Conflict of laws in digital economy and jurisdictional issues;
- Comparative analysis of the trends, commonalities and differences worldwide.
How is this event organized?
The programme will be interactive and participatory and will be structured as follows:
- Webinars on the above mentioned topics with the involvement of international experts ,
- Interactive discussions on case studies,
- Presentation of key findings.
The online knowledge-sharing event is structured in two main components:
- Asynchronous phase: in the E Campus Towards decent work in the digital economy participants will have the opportunity to consult and share the following resources:
- Virtual library,
- Access to Continuing Legal Education on ILS ( CLE) – Module 1,
- Results of thematic discussions,
- Collection of case studies and practices.
- Synchronous phase: during n. 3 live webinars participants will be actively involved in thematic review, peer-to-peer learning, - discussions in plenary sessions.
Who are the resource persons?
The online discussion will offer a well-structured update on technical issues and an interactive platform facilitated by international experts from the ILO, EU, OECD and Academic institutions worldwide.
What is the language of the event?
The course is offered in English. A good command of the working language is required
