Comparison of the Legal Position of Gig Economy Workers in Indonesia, the Netherlands, and the UK

Abstract

This study aims to determine the position of gig economy workers. The research method used in this study is a normative legal research method, using a statutory approach and being compared with the gig economy worker policies in Indonesia, the Netherlands, and the UK based on the competent constitutional institutions in each country. The results of the research show that the legal status of gig economy workers in Indonesia is still unclear and different from the UK and the Netherlands. In Indonesia, gig economy workers are considered work partners, while in the UK and the Netherlands, they are considered workers. The Indonesian government and policymakers need to make efforts to change the legal status of gig economy workers in Indonesia by developing regulations that are clear and by Indonesian conditions. These regulations can provide legal certainty for gig economy and platform workers, to reduce uncertainty in the protection of gig economy workers. Clear and appropriate regulations can increase the effectiveness of supervision and law enforcement against violations that occur in the gig economy. In addition, clear regulations can also make it easier for parties to prove violations that have occurred and obtain justice more effectively.