Introduction to the Digital Platform Workforce
The workforce associated with digital platforms is heavily concentrated in the transportation and communications sector (87.7%) and business services (12.3%). During the second month of the mandatory pilot test for digital platforms in the IMSS, 980,471 individuals benefited from the reform. However, only 133,178 of these individuals, accounting for 13.6% of the total, earn a net monthly income above the minimum wage across 14 registered digital platforms, making them formal job positions.
Decline in Registered Digital Platform Workers
In August, there was a decrease of 319,529 registered digital platform workers compared to July, representing a 24.5% reduction.
Coverage and Benefits
Out of the 847,293 drivers and delivery personnel who do not meet the income threshold, they were still enrolled but only covered by work-related risks insurance through the IMSS. Meanwhile, the 133,178 formal job positions have access to all IMSS insurance benefits, including diseases and maternity, work-related risks, invalidity and life, retirement, unemployment in advanced age and old age, daycare, and social benefits.
The average daily wage associated with these jobs is approximately $381.9 Mexican pesos.
Income Review and Future Implications
The net monthly income will be reviewed in September by the Secretariat of Labor and Social Security.
Of the 146,137 unique beneficiaries of the reform in July, 319,951 individuals hold another job. Among these, 278,382 have another formal job affiliated with the IMSS, 36,612 are insured as municipal or state workers, and 4,957 fall under other insurance modalities.
“The insurance covers accidents during transit or illnesses contracted while performing services through the digital platform, guaranteeing 100% of the registered salary during periods of incapacity, along with medical, surgical, pharmaceutical, and hospital care,” as stated by the IMSS in their August report.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the current status of digital platform workers regarding social security? Only 13.6% of the 980,471 registered digital platform workers earn a net monthly income above the minimum wage, making them eligible for formal job positions with full IMSS coverage.
- Why is there a decrease in registered digital platform workers? There was a 24.5% reduction in August, with 319,529 fewer registered workers compared to July.
- What benefits do the 133,178 formal digital platform jobs offer? These jobs provide comprehensive IMSS coverage, including diseases and maternity, work-related risks, invalidity and life, retirement, unemployment in advanced age and old age, daycare, and social benefits.
- What is the average daily wage for these digital platform jobs? The average daily wage is around $381.9 Mexican pesos.
- What will be reviewed in September regarding digital platform workers’ income? The net monthly income of digital platform workers will be evaluated in September by the Secretariat of Labor and Social Security.
- What other jobs do the 146,137 unique reform beneficiaries hold? Of these individuals, 319,951 have another job; 278,382 have formal jobs affiliated with the IMSS, 36,612 are insured as municipal or state workers, and 4,957 fall under other insurance modalities.
