NewzLegislators in Guatemala have introduced a formal initiative in Congress aimed at regulating the labor rights of drivers and delivery workers operating through digital platforms. The proposed legislation seeks to grant these workers formal recognition, ensuring they receive access to a minimum wage, medical insurance, and social security benefits.
The initiative was presented by former ruling party deputies. The move reflects an ongoing effort to address the legal status of gig economy workers, transitioning them from independent contractors to employees entitled to standard labor protections within the Guatemalan legal framework.
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