Аннотация:The purpose of the research is to study the role of platform work in the modern world and to identify the key challenges and concerns associated with the functioning of this new form of employment. Methods of comparison, analysis of judicial practice and economic indicators are used. The concept of platform employment, its main types, advantages and disadvantages are discussed. Based on the study of judicial practice in different countries, a conclusion about the backwardness of legislation in this area is drawn. Considering economic indicators, the high role of platform employment in the labor sphere is noted.