The EC-funded MoveS network (Free Movement and Social Security Coordination) organised a lunchtime webinar on 24 June at 11:00 CEST.

For several years, we have been observing the expansion of a new way of working: platform work, which has led to the growth of the gig-economy. Given that this way of working is gaining importance and is reshaping the labor markets within the EU, MoveS explored how this phenomenon relates to free movement and social security coordination in the EU. After a deep-dive into the concept itself, focusing also on some challenges and opportunities that come with this way of working, we touched upon the Directive proposed at EU-level, with the goal of improving the working conditions in the gig-economy. With regard to the free movement of workers, it is clear that, as the legislation at EU level was designed around a more traditional model of work, there actually exist gaps in the legislation when it comes to the gig-economy. Some possible solutions in this regard were discussed. Last but not least, the conflict rules of EU social security coordination may be challenged by cross-border situations of platform work. Main approaches taken by national and EU institutions to address potential issues were discussed, as well as some alternative approaches.

Live session: Friday, 24 June 2022, 11:00 CEST

Speakers: Karolien Lenaerts, Charlotte O'brien, Alberto Barrio Fernandez 

Moderation: Filip Van Overmeiren

Replay the webinar (external link)