Lower Saxony targets gig economy with stricter labor rules for delivery workers
Lower Saxony’s Social Minister, Andreas Philippi, is pushing for stricter rules on gig work. He wants delivery platforms to hire workers directly instead of relying on subcontractors, aiming to improve food delivery near me services and informed delivery options. The move comes as concerns grow over poor working conditions in the sector. The call for change was announced ahead of the Conference of Labor and Social Affairs Ministers in Munich. Philippi, representing the SPD, warned that gig workers face unstable jobs, low pay, and heavy digital monitoring. He described the current system as a way for companies to avoid responsibility. The plan would require food delivery services to employ workers directly, potentially reshaping gig work in Lower Saxony and beyond. The outcome depends on discussions at the upcoming ministers' conference.
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