France: Government Considers New Protections for Gig Economy Workers

Gig workers in France may receive expanded protection, due in part to their increased visibility during the COVID-19 pandemic. During the past several months, lockdown conditions created growing attention to workers who rely on technology platforms (e.g., Deliveroo) for their living.

In France, the government has established a commission to deliver recommendations related to social protections, service agreements, and access to profits. The group will recommend measures to modify current labor rules, rather than write new laws. While the French government considers regulatory changes, the EU also plans to unveil improvements for gig platform workers in early 2021. How French regulations fit into the broader EU rules remains to be seen.

Takeaway: Organizations will need to monitor emerging regulations on a country-by-country basis, as decisions about gig platforms may impact how they classify flexible workers from all sources. An MSP provider can provide visibility across all non-employee workers and sources to help boost compliance and minimize risk.

France: Government Considers New Protections for Gig Economy Workers

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