“UBERIZAÇÃO” DO TRABALHO: CAMINHOS PARA REGULAMENTAÇÃO E PROTEÇÃO DO TRABALHADOR​

Abstract

The transition from the Fordist to the Toyotist model of capitalist production in recent decades has led to significant changes in labor relations. The pursuit of higher profits and reduced production times has encouraged the emergence of new forms of work, such as on-demand labor. In this context, the Brazilian scenario has seen a growing number of self-employed workers in recent years, particularly app-based drivers, who are the focus of this research. These workers perform their activities through platform applications, with Uber being the most prominent example, having gained exponential popularity in recent years. Under the guise of entrepreneurship and autonomy, these workers are subjected to precarious working conditions. Therefore, this study seeks to analyze ways to regulate and protect these workers based on international and national models of protection for self-employed workers. To achieve this, the research will employ a deductive method, with a qualitative review and analysis of the literature.