Landmark ruling | EU poised to revolutionise gig economy with increased worker rights

Brussels has taken a significant step toward enhancing employment conditions for millions of gig workers across the European Union, signalling a potential shift in the landscape of labour rights within the gig economy.

The Council of the EU announced on Monday that ministers from all 27 member states have ratified rules aimed at determining the employment status of approximately 28 million gig economy workers.

These rules would enable gig workers to access labour rights such as paternity leave and holiday pay.

Despite the approval of these rules, the gig economy industry expressed dissatisfaction, arguing that the directive falls short of creating harmonised regulations across the EU.