This research investigates the precarization of platform-mediated work and its (de)regulation
in Manaus, aiming to understand the connections between the process of precarization and
the local legislative production that impacts the rights of workers in this sector. To this end,
an inventory of local legislative initiatives is conducted, with the objective of assessing their
impact on the consolidation of social rights for these workers. The study adopts a qualitative
approach, based on bibliographic and documentary analyses, mapping the bills (PLs) from
the Manaus City Council from 2021 to 2024 and examining their implications for platform-
based work. The first chapter examines the concept of labor and the transformations in the
workforce in contemporary capitalism, including the “uberization” of work and its
consequences in Manaus. The second chapter explores the (de)regulation of platform-based
work in the city, analyzing the bills and challenges to ensuring protection for these workers.
The third chapter discusses the impacts of legislation on the social and labor rights of
platform workers, also addressing legislative political behavior and regulatory prospects.
Results indicate that, within the period studied, 32 bills related to labor, welfare, and social
security were presented; however, only three directly address platform-based work, without
adequately ensuring worker protection. Thus, this study contributes to a broader
understanding of the working conditions and policies aimed at protecting platform workers in
Manaus, highlighting the complexities and challenges encountered in this constantly evolving
scenario. This knowledge is crucial to guiding future discussions and public policy proposals
that aim to effectively regulate and protect the rights of these workers.
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