Platform work: Government to resume solutions from rejected labour package

The government intends to incorporate previously rejected labour market proposals into the new legislation transposing the European directive on digital platform work. While the national minimum wage is set to reach 970 euros in 2027, the government clarified that a new comprehensive labour agreement is not currently under negotiation.

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If you work for digital platforms like Uber, Bolt, or delivery apps, rules regarding your employment status and conditions may soon be defined by these recycled legislative proposals, though no new overarching labour deal is currently being finalized.

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