Condiciones de precariedad laboral en trabajadores de plataformas digitales en la ciudad de Cuenca periodo 2023-2024: un análisis jurídico post-covid-19

Abstract

In Cuenca, the expansion of jobs on digital platforms as a result of the pandemic and the COVID-19 health crisis has meant a radical change in the labor market. The dynamic is a mix of technology and flexibility, providing convenience for consumers who can access these platforms comfortably and safely from anywhere in the city. It has also created new opportunities for unemployed people. This type of employment boomed since the health crisis and has continued to date under the same conditions. However, this scenario hides precarious working conditions that need to be questioned and resolved, as there are unfair conditions for employees who work under this modality, and the effectiveness of the Ecuadorian legal system in labor matters is key to addressing this. This is the reason why this research examines the working conditions of employees associated with digital applications during the years 2023-2024, studying in detail the relevant legal gaps that limit their recognition as subjects entitled to basic labor rights.