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Regulating Gig Work and Labor Protections in the Age of Platforms Utsumi, Junki; Mizusawa, Katsuro; Tachibana, Yousuke; Ogata, Ippei; Tetsuya, Hiroyuki
International Journal of Humanities, Management and Social Science (IJ-HuMaSS) Vol 8 No 1: June 2025
Publisher : Lamintang Education and Training Centre, in collaboration with the International Association of Educators, Scientists, Technologists, and Engineers (IA-ESTE)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36079/lamintang.ij-humass-0801.705

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Japan’s rapid digital transformation has given rise to an expanding platform-based labor force in major urban centers such as Tokyo and Osaka. This study investigates how regulatory frameworks in Japan are responding to the rise of platform labor, focusing on the legal ambiguity, social protection gaps, and labor rights associated with gig economy work. While digital platforms promote flexibility and convenience, they also raise concerns over worker precarity, income instability, and exclusion from formal social safety nets. Using a descriptive qualitative methodology, this research analyzes recent legislative developments, policy debates, and case studies from delivery app workers, freelance digital content creators, and ride-hailing drivers. Findings suggest that while Japan has introduced partial regulatory measures, the country lacks a comprehensive legal framework to address the status of gig workers. The study contributes to ongoing debates on labor rights in the digital age and proposes future pathways for balancing innovation with inclusive labor protection.
Co-Authors Mizusawa, Katsuro Ogata, Ippei Tachibana, Yousuke Tetsuya, Hiroyuki