New rules to give gig economy workers the same rights as those in full employment can stop “distortions” in other emerging parts of the digital economy, according to Brussels’ top official for jobs.
Nicolas Schmit, the EU’s commissioner for jobs and social rights, told the Financial Times that companies such as Uber and Deliveroo must be constrained by tougher rules and that this would also rein in future “platform” employment models.
The European Commission is due to publish draft legislation on Thursday that will place the onus on digital platforms to prove that those working using the platform — such as drivers — are self-employed. At present, these types of workers have to go to court to try to obtain workers’ rights.
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