bogus self-employment

Despite unions' warnings against further deterioration of already substandard working conditions in on-demand passenger transport, the Slovenian government stays intent on opening its doors to ride-hailing apps under the pretence of "modernisation". But the ETF and Slovenian union, SDPZ know better.

The ETF proves that fair platform work is possible in its six-step manifesto. Fulfilling this vision requires platform companies to assume their responsibilities as employers and finally admit their workers are employees. Meaning they must adhere to regulations in place and ending their business model based on bogus self-employment and circumvention of labour and fiscal laws.

Uber’s recently published “Better Deal” White Paper gets two things right: independent workers across Europe deserve better, and Europe needs more jobs. On everything else, however, Uber completely

The ETF takes part in the European Commission’s Week of Action to tackle undeclared work by shedding light on the growing issue in various transport sectors – bogus self-employment.