European Parliament Passes Landmark Directive on Platform Workers' Rights

The European Parliament has approved the EU's inaugural directive aimed at regulating the employment rights of individuals working through online platforms. This directive, adopted on Wednesday, is a significant step toward ensuring fair treatment and protection for workers in the gig economy, including food and grocery providers, couriers, translators, domestic helpers, caretakers, and taxi drivers.

The rise of online platforms as a new form of employment, particularly accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic, has prompted the European Commission to address the need for regulation in labor law....