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ILO Experts Clarify the Classification of the Self-Employed and the Term “Dependent Contractors”
The International Labour Organization (ILO) has published clarifications regarding the use of the term “dependent contractors”, providing a precise definition of this employment category.
“Dependent contractors are workers who maintain contractual relationships of a commercial nature (but not an employment contract) to provide goods or services to another economic unit, or through it. They are not employees of that economic unit, but they depend on it for the organization and performance of their work, for their income, or for access to the market. These are workers engaged with the aim of generating profit, but who rely on another organization that controls their productive activities and directly benefits from the work they perform,” the ILO experts explained.
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Automation and the Spread of AI May Be Driving Workers into Self-Employment: New ILO Study
Modern technologies may be pushing certain categories of workers toward unstable self-employment. Those most at risk include low-paid workers and individuals engaged in low-skilled occupations, according to a report published on the International Labour Organization (ILO) website.
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Social Partnership and New Forms of Employment Discussed by Russian and Belarusian Trade Unions in Minsk
The development of the regulatory and legal framework, the creation of a unified legal information system, and other integration processes became key topics of discussion at the Standing Seminar of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Union of Belarus and Russia on the Construction of the Union State, held on July 10–11 in Minsk. This marks the 80th session of the seminar.
GCTU news
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Joint Statement in Defense of Historical Truth about the Great Victory Adopted by the Secretaries-General of the CSTO, CIS, and SCO
An objective reflection of the historical truth about the war is an essential condition for preventing the recurrence of such tragedies and for strengthening international peace. This was affirmed in a joint statement adopted by the Secretaries-General of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO).
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GCTU Developing Policy Recommendations on Social Protection for Older Workers
The General Confederation of Trade Unions (GCTU) is developing a set of recommendations aimed at promoting active working longevity and providing additional social protection for older workers. These goals are outlined in the draft document “Key Directions of Social Policy Concerning Older Workers.”
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General Confederation of Trade Unions Calls for the Protection of Platform Workers’ Rights
Margarita Usova, Deputy General Secretary of the General Confederation of Trade Unions (GCTU), called for enhanced social protection for platform workers during the plenary session “Single Labour Market: Challenges and Prospects” at the Eurasian Economic Forum held in Minsk.
News from member organizations
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Muradil Jumadildе uulu: Improving Working Conditions for Platform-Based Workers is a Key Priority for the Federation of Trade Unions of Kyrgyzstan
Muradil Jumadilde uulu, Chairperson of the Federation of Trade Unions of Kyrgyzstan (FTUK), met with the head of the primary trade union organization “Kabylan”, representing taxi drivers, to discuss the daily challenges faced by workers in the platform-based economy.
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Russian Trade Unions Call for Reduction of Key Interest Rate
The Federation of Independent Trade Unions of Russia (FNPR) has called for a more balanced financial policy in the country.Efforts to curb inflation, the organization warns, must not lead to a shutdown of industrial activity. The FNPR’s official position has been published on its website.
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Международная конфедерация профсоюзов работников здравоохранения выведет молодежный актив на «Маршрут добрых дел»
«Маршрут добрых дел» - молодёжную патриотическую акцию с таким названием проведёт Международная конфедерация профсоюзов работников здравоохранения (МКПРЗ). Акция приурочена к 80-летнему юбилею Победы в Великой Отечественной войне.
CIS and EAEU labor market news
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Russia Proposes Raising Minimum Wage by Over 20%
The Russian Ministry of Labour and Social Protection has proposed increasing the minimum wage (MW) to 27,093 rubles starting in 2026, according to a statement released by the ministry’s press service.
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Pensions and Social Benefits to Be Indexed in Kazakhstan in 2026
Substantial expenditures for pensions and social benefit payments have been allocated in Kazakhstan’s state budget for 2026. A total of 6.8 trillion tenge is to be directed toward the indexation of pensions and social benefits.
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ruID: New Rules for Labor Migrants Entering Russia
As of June 30, new entry regulations for foreign nationals arriving in Russia under a visa-free regime will take effect. These rules mandate registration via the ruID mobile application and submission of an entry application no later than 72 hours prior to arrival. The regulations are part of an experimental initiative by the Russian Ministry of Digital Development to digitize and automate the registration of foreign nationals entering Russia.