The Directive 2024/2831 aims to improve working conditions in platform work and protect personal data of platform workers in the EU. Here are the key aspects:The Directive establishes rules for determining correct employment status of platform workers and introduces a legal presumption of employment relationship when certain conditions are met. This helps combat misclassification of workers as self-employed.The act introduces strict regulations on algorithmic management and automated decision-making systems used by digital labor platforms, including:
- Limitations on processing personal data through automated monitoring systems
- Requirements for transparency about automated systems
- Mandatory human oversight of automated systems
- Rights to human review of significant automated decisions
- Protection of workers’ health and safety from algorithmic management risks
The Directive also establishes new transparency obligations for platforms, including:
- Mandatory declaration of platform work to authorities
- Regular reporting on number of workers and working conditions
- Information sharing with worker representatives
- Creation of communication channels for platform workers
Member States must implement the Directive by December 2, 2026. The act provides minimum standards while allowing Member States to introduce more favorable provisions for platform workers. It includes strong enforcement mechanisms and protections against adverse treatment of workers exercising their rights.
