The regulatory challenge of occupational safety and health in the online platform economy

@article{Garben2019TheRC,
  title={The regulatory challenge of occupational safety and health in the online platform economy},
  author={Sacha Garben},
  journal={International Social Security Review},
  year={2019}
}
  • S. Garben
  • Published 1 July 2019
  • Medicine
  • International Social Security Review
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