Portugal Supreme Court: Glovo Courier Recognised as Employee
The Portuguese Public Prosecutor's Office took legal action against Glovoapp Portugal, arguing that one of its couriers should be recognised as an em…
Database of initiatives and court cases in the EU
Eurofound’s platform economy database provides information on 415 initiatives and court cases that exist or have been implemented in relation to activities in the platform economy. The database was last updated in July 2025 and provides metadata for each entry, such as geographical scope, year, type of initiative, actors involved, sector and companies concerned. Initiatives include legal instruments such as legislative changes or court decisions, as well as voluntary interventions undertaken by different stakeholders to address issues around platform work.
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The database currently contains 415 entries and was last updated in July 2025.
The Portuguese Public Prosecutor's Office took legal action against Glovoapp Portugal, arguing that one of its couriers should be recognised as an em…
On June 13, 2025, the International Labour Organization (ILO) agreed to develop binding global standards for the platform economy, a sector which is …
In May 2025, the Finnish Supreme Administrative Court ruled on whether Wolt couriers were employees or independent contractors, finding that the cour…
Eurofound's Platform Economy Database is a comprehensive resource that provides information on the platform economy in the EU, often also referred to as the 'gig economy'. It includes data on initiatives and court rulings in EU Member States, as well as meta data for sector, platform typology, and topics. The database covers a wide range of records related to the platform economy, including establishment of alternative models (cooperatives), the organisation and representation of workers, the provision of insurance and social protection, and tax and social security issues. It also provides an overview of the different types of platforms and the sectors in which they operate, such as transportation, accommodation, and food delivery services. The database is designed to be a valuable tool for policymakers, researchers, and other stakeholders interested in understanding the impact of the platform economy on society, economy and regulation.
Access and usage of the data is free of charge. Users can download the entire database as CSV file below.