Perspectives of Labor Leaders on Digital Platform Work Regulations in Spain and Chile
Abstract
This qualitative study explores the perceptions of leaders from digital platform worker organizations in Chile and Spain regarding the legislation governing work on mobile applications: Spain's 2021 Rider Law and Chile's 2022 Law 21.431. The research reveals that in Spain, the Rider Law is perceived as a step forward with limitations, whereas in Chile there is significant dissatisfaction due to the lack of inclusion of labor demands. It is argued that digital platforms leverage the novelty of their business model to evade responsibilities and deny the existence of an employment relationship. Despite the new legislation, platforms in both countries continue to seek ways to circumvent their legal obligations and maintain the false autonomy of workers.
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