Slovak Government Approves Digital Platform Law That Could Reclassify Gig Workers as Employees

The Slovak government approved new legislation that could transform independent contractors working through digital platforms into full employees under certain conditions. The law establishes that platform workers can be considered employees if the platform controls their work, determines their pay, schedules their hours, or monitors their performance quality. Under the new rules, digital platforms will be required to provide transparency about how they assign work, monitor worker performance, and influence earnings. The legislation aims to improve working conditions for people who earn income through digital platforms, addressing the growing gig economy where workers often lack traditional employment protections and benefits.