22:53 24 April 2024
European Parliament Adopts Law to Protect Platform Workers
The European Parliament has passed new legislation to protect workers employed by digital platforms, like couriers, drivers, and food delivery providers, by addressing the issue of bogus self-employment. The new law creates a presumption of an employment relationship when certain criteria are met, shifting the burden of proof to the platform to demonstrate that the worker is not an employee.
The legislation aims to correct the imbalance between platforms and their workers, ensuring better working conditions. It prohibits firing workers based on algorithmic decisions and mandates human oversight for crucial decisions. Digital platforms will face restrictions on processing personal data, like emotional state or personal beliefs.
This directive has significant implications for Poland, where the absence of a presumption of employment creates uncertainty for many platform workers. Member States will have two years to incorporate these rules into national law, and the changes could prompt a broader review of employment contracts, impacting workers under B2B agreements.
Source: businessinsider.com.pl
