European Union: Passed by Parliament Platform Work Directive including regulation of employment status

On 25 April 2024, the European Parliament passed the Directive on improving working conditions in platform work ("Platform Work Directive"), including regulation of employment status. Under the Directive, the relationship between a digital labour platform and a person offering services via the platform will be presumed to be an employment relationship when facts indicating control and direction are present. In cases where the presumption of employment applies, it will be the responsibility of the digital platform to demonstrate the contrary. Furthermore, the presumption can be triggered by the authorities's initiative, worker or their representative.