Belgian court rules couriers should be classed as employees

Belgian court rules couriers should be classed as employees.

• A Brussels labour court ruled on Friday that Deliveroo couriers should be classed as employees, potentially giving them more benefits.
• The judgment only applies to the 28 bicycle couriers who in 2018, together with unions, the Brussels Labour Audit Office and the Belgian National Employment Office, started a lawsuit against Deliveroo, but could inspire other Belgian couriers.
• Earlier this month, European Union lawmakers provisionally agreed on a bill aimed at giving workers at online companies such as Deliveroo and Uber employee benefits.

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