EU Deal to Force Uber, Deliveroo Treat Some Drivers as Employees.

UBER Technologies Inc. ; EUROPEAN Union

European Union negotiators have reached a provisional deal that could reclassify millions of ride-hailing and food-delivery app workers as employees, potentially costing the industry billions of euros annually. The deal would grant eligible workers rights typically enjoyed by employees, such as minimum wage, paid leave, and unemployment benefits. It would also require platforms to disclose when workers are being monitored or managed by algorithms and restrict the processing of certain personal data. However, industry groups have expressed concerns about the deal, citing potential legal uncertainty and the possibility of reduced operations. The agreement still needs to be endorsed and adopted by the Council of the EU and parliament. [Extracted from the article]

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