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Coverage dated December 8, 2021

EU wants to give millions of gig economy workers paid leave and a minimum wage

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By Anna Cooban, CNN Business As many as four million European gig economy workers could become employees if new draft EU legislation becomes law. The European Commission proposed new rules for “digital platforms” on Thursday that could force ride-hailing and delivery firms such as Uber and Deliveroo…

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  1. KVIA El Paso

    EU wants to give millions of gig economy workers paid leave and a minimum wage (opens KVIA El Paso)

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    By Anna Cooban, CNN Business As many as four million European gig economy workers could become employees if new draft EU legislation becomes law. The European Commission proposed new rules for “digital platforms” on Thursday that could force ride-hailing and delivery firms such as Uber and Deliveroo…

  2. Deutsche Welle

    EU makes proposals to improve rights for gig workers | DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Around 28 million people across the bloc work for firms, such as Uber and Deliveroo, in a freelance capacity. The European Commission wants to give the workers "the same level of protection as everyone" else.

  3. The Guardian

    Gig economy workers to get employee rights under EU proposals (opens The Guardian)

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    Draft legislation would improve status of millions of workers, with likely knock-on effect on UK despite Brexit

  4. Al Jazeera

    Millions of EU gig workers could be heading for employee status (opens Al Jazeera)

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    The EU unveiled draft rules that could see millions of gig workers classified as employees entitled to benefits.

  5. CNN

    EU wants millions of gig economy workers to get paid leave and a minimum wage (opens CNN)

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    As many as four million European gig economy workers could become employees if new draft EU legislation becomes law.

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