Evolutions in social security systems in a changing labour market: towards individualisation of social security? prof. dr. Grega Strban New forms of education, labour and social security, Multiplier event, Athens, 24 April 2017
Introductory thoughts Purpose of social security The need for social security of workers Have the needs remained the same?
Developments in social sec. Broader material and personal scope Inclusion of self-employed (e.g. UI, R 883/04) Inclusion of civil servants Administrative specialisation
Developments in social sec. Financial innovations (in economic crisis) Adjustment of benefits to insured persons? Juridification De-privatisation/socialisation of risks Or vice versa?
New develop.- sharing econ.? EC Communication A European agenda for the collaborative economy Defining sharing or collaborative economy? Professional or non-professional activity?
New develop.- sharing econ.? New definitions of employee, employer and self-employed person Is discrimination allowed? P2P or B2C? Critical evaluation
Outlook The only constant thing is change (adjusting) After periods of socialisation and collectivisation… A period of individualisation of risks and benefits? Not privatisation Individualisation of social security?