European Parliament adopts Platform Work Directive, introducing legal presumption of employment and human oversight for platform workers.

The European Parliament has adopted the Platform Work Directive, clarifying and correcting the employment status of platform workers. The legislation introduces a legal presumption of employment, placing the burden of proof on digital labour platforms, and requires human oversight for key decisions. This new law will protect the rights and dignity of up to 40 million platform workers in the EU, ensuring they receive fair labor practices.

April 24, 2024
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