Platform Workers China publishes new draft measures providing greater gig worker protections Guaranteed monthly pay, higher public holiday rates, and greater algorithmic transparency among proposed measures iStock.com/Bo Shen Image Freya Gilbert Deputy Editor Friday 09 October 2026 Beijing has published new proposals providing a slate of protections for workers in its sprawling gig economy, spanning ride-hailing drivers, food-delivery couriers, and livestreamers. Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access For more on legislative change across the globe, see the IEL Monitor – IEL’s forward-looking tracking tool that covers developments in labour and employment law around the world. You might also like... Platform Workers China rolls out gig worker accident insurance nationwide Platform Workers ILO adopts landmark global labour standards for gig economy Platform Workers China issues guidelines to improve platform work conditions Platform Workers Uber drivers launch group action targeting black box pay algorithm