A PRECARIZAÇÃO DO TRABALHO NA ERA DIGITAL: A “UBERIZAÇÃO” E A PROTEÇÃO SOCIAL

Abstract

Objective: to analyze the precariousness of work in the digital age, with an emphasis on the “uberization” model and its effects on social protection in Brazil. Methodology: qualitative approach, based on a bibliographic review and documentary analysis of labor laws, institutional reports, and academic studies on work mediated by digital platforms. Results: The study indicates that the “uberization” of work has led to greater flexibility in labor relations, resulting in the absence of employment relationships and the weakening of labor and social security rights. App workers face income instability, lack of access to traditional benefits, and increased working hours without guarantees of security or social protection. Limitations: The main limitations of the research include the difficulty in obtaining updated empirical data on the reality of these workers, as well as the constant evolution of digital platforms, which challenges regulation and oversight. Conclusion: It is concluded that the “uberization” model contributes to the precariousness of work, highlighting the need for clearer and more effective regulations to guarantee the social protection of these workers, balancing technological innovation and labor rights.