Il lavoro al tempo della “subordinazione digitale” (“cominciò con un clic e finì con un sms”)

Abstract

The enormous growth in the rate of IT computing power, storage capacity,
connectedness and software applications has broader impacts on jobs, skills, wages,
and the nature of work itself. The barriers between workplace and personal activities
become increasingly blurred, and the level of monitoring and surveillance becomes
more invasive. Employees scramble to be, or to stay, connected. While the benefits of
an increasingly connected workforce in a more complex, diverse and dynamic global
workplace are promoted, the potential negative consequences of e-communication are
less noticeable. This article looks in particular at the impact of the digitalisation and ondemand
economy on the labour relationship, and how it changes the roles of employers,
employees and organisation of work. Considering the consequences of New ICTs for
working time, workplace relations, individual and organizational performance, occupational
safety and health, and work-life balance, the author highlights the importance
of extending some fundamental labour rights to those working in the digital economy,
particularly platform workers.

Keywords: Labour law; Labour standards; digital labour; gig economy; platform
workers.