On November 26th at 3 PM, we invite you to a compelling online seminar “Building a Sustainable Platform Economy: Approaches to Fair Work and Social Protections“, addressing the evolving landscape of work performed through digital platforms in the European Union. This event will explore critical issues around the regulation, working conditions, and future forecasting of platform-based employment in the EU, with a specific focus on Lithuania.
In a time of rapid digital transformation, millions of Europeans engage in platform-based work. However, this emerging mode of employment brings unique challenges, including workers’ rights, fair conditions, and regulatory oversight. This seminar aims to shed light on the latest EU directives, the socio-economic impact on workers, and the future of digital labor regulation.
Speakers and Topics:
- Dr Neringa Gaubienė, Assistant at the Vilnius University Faculty of Law
“Protecting Working Conditions in the Platform Economy: Moldovan-Lithuanian Social Dialogue” — Project’s Scope and Issues
- Assoc. Prof. Dr Vigita Vėbraitė, Vice Dean at the Vilnius University Faculty of Law
“The Reasons Behind the Need to Regulate Work Performed through Digital Platforms in the EU”
- Dr Rita Remeikienė, Senior Researcher at the Vilnius University Faculty of Law
“The Directives of the European Parliament and Council on Improving Working Conditions in Platform Work”
- Dr Nerijus Černiauskas, Assistant at the Vilnius University Faculty of Economics and Business Administration
“Tracking and Forecasting Platform Workers in Lithuania”
- Prof. Habil. Dr Grigore Belostecinic, Academician of the Academy of Sciences of Moldova
“Case Study: The Activity of Freelancers in the Republic of Moldova on Digital Platforms,” based on field research conducted between June and August 2024
- Lilia Plugaru, Deputy Director of the National Employment Agency of Moldova
“Progress in Integrating the Republic of Moldova into the EU Labor Market – Principles and Challenges in the Evolution of Digital Platform Work”
- Dr Liliana Staver, Researcher at the Academy of Economic Studies of Moldova
“Towards a Balanced and Sustainable Digital Economy in the Republic of Moldova: Ikigai in Digital Platform Work”
To join the seminar, please click here.
This event is a must-attend for professionals, policymakers, and anyone invested in the future of work. Join us to gain valuable insights into one of the most pressing issues facing the European labour market today.
For more information regarding the seminar, please contact Neringa Gaubienė at neringa.gaubiene@tf.vu.lt
Seminar is organized by Vilnius University within the framework of project “Protecting Working Conditions in the Platform Economy: Moldovan-Lithuanian Social Dialogue” 101126470 — JWCPW — SOCPL-2022-IND-REL and funded by the European Commission, DG Employment, European Social Fund+ (ESF+), Social Prerogatives and Specific Competencies Lines (SocPL). More information about the project: https://jwcpw.eu/