A natureza jurídica da relação contratual entre a Empresa Yango e os seus motoristas

Abstract

The aim of this monograph is to gauging the legal nature of the contractual relationship between the Yango company and its drivers, with a focus on whether the relationship between the parties is an employment contract or a contract for the provision of services. The analysis seeks to identify which of the two modalities is more compatible with the characteristics of this relationship, taking into account the protection of the drivers' rights. The research also addresses the phenomenon of the “uberization” of work, which refers to the new form of service provision mediated by digital platforms, such as Yango. The monograph also examines the legal implications of the informal approach to this phenomenon, highlighting the risks of precariousness that arise when contracts are not properly regulated. Finally, the monograph investigates the initiatives of other legal systems, which have made progress in regulating labor relations in the digital economy. Based on these experiences, it is proposed to reflect on how the Mozambican legal system could adapt to this new reality, in order to guarantee the protection of workers and avoid the exploitation and precariousness of work in the digital context.