EU wants millions of gig economy workers to get paid leave and a minimum wage
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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 to reclassify their contracted drivers as employees. The Commission estimates the rules could affect between 1.7 and 4.1 million people.
The proposals, if adopted, would open companies up to fines from governments and compensation claims from workers, and could net up to €4 billion ($4.5 billion) every year in additional tax receipts for EU member states, the Commission estimates.
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