EU lawmakers approve scaled-back rules for app worker rights

Strasbourg, France (AFP) April 24, 2024

The European Parliament on Wednesday endorsed rules to strengthen the rights of workers in the gig economy on digital platforms such as Uber and Deliveroo. Supporters hope the rules will allow some workers to be reclassified as employed, giving greater access to labour rights. The legislation, backed in a vote by 554 EU lawmakers, with 56 against and 24 abstaining, will become law follow