LABOR LAW AND THE 'UBERIZATION' OF WORK: PRECARIZATION OR FREEDOM

Abstract

This article analyzed the implications of "uberization" in labor law, focusing on how this phenomenon reconfigures work relationships through digital platforms that connect freelance service providers with clients. The study adopted a multidisciplinary methodology, combining legal analysis, literature review, and case studies, aiming to understand the involved legal, economic, and social complexities. The results indicate that while uberization introduces flexibility and autonomy into the labor market, it also raises concerns about the precarization and lack of traditional labor rights, as evidenced by significant judicial decisions across various jurisdictions. The conclusions of the study emphasize the need for adapted legislation that balances the flexibility of freelance work with the protection of workers' rights. It is essential for labor policies to be updated to reflect the new realities of technology-mediated work, ensuring a dignified and secure future for all workers. The article suggests that both lawmakers and platforms should seek a consensus on regulating this type of work, promoting a fair and equitable balance in the new economic paradigm.