Employment contract and new forms of employment: legal regulation, digital platforms, and contemporary global labor challenges
This study aimed to analyze the redefinition of the employment contract in response to new forms of employment emerging from digitalization, technological platforms, and transformations in the contemporary labor market. Methodologically, a qualitative legal research approach was adopted, based on do...
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2025
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| Sumario: | This study aimed to analyze the redefinition of the employment contract in response to new forms of employment emerging from digitalization, technological platforms, and transformations in the contemporary labor market. Methodologically, a qualitative legal research approach was adopted, based on doctrinal, analytical, and systematic methods through a documentary review of scientific literature, specialized doctrine, and legal regulations related to Labor Law and emerging employment modalities. The findings revealed that the traditional elements of the employment relationship, particularly legal subordination, remuneration, and personal service provision, remain essential for identifying an employment contract; however, their application faces increasing challenges in digitally mediated work environments. Furthermore, the study found that digital platforms, remote work, and the gig economy have created new employment opportunities while simultaneously increasing risks related to labor precariousness, economic dependency, and limited access to social protection systems. The conclusions indicate that traditional regulatory frameworks require significant adaptation to effectively address the evolving dynamics of modern labor relations and ensure adequate protection of workers’ rights. In this regard, the development of flexible and inclusive legal regulations is essential to balance technological innovation, economic competitiveness, and social justice within contemporary labor markets. These findings contribute to the ongoing debate regarding the future of Labor Law in increasingly digitalized and globalized employment contexts |
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