It looks like agreement has been reached on platform worker status in the EU, leaving it up to Member States to decide whether they are employees or self-employed.
Why it matters: This agreement brings platform workers a step closer to better working conditions and access to employment and social protection rights.
By the numbers: The EU estimated that 5.5 million out of 28 million platform workers were misclassified as self-employed.
The big picture: The decision to reclassify a worker will be taken at the national level, following national law and collective agreements.
What's next: The directive will create the first EU rules on algorithmic management and the use of AI in the workplace, ensuring human oversight of key decisions. We understand that the Council will decide whether to approve the text on Friday, February 16.
Once the final text is available, we will comment on it in more detail.
