Italy Platform Work Decree: Employment Presumption by Dec 2
Italy's draft decree implementing the EU Platform Work Directive takes effect December 2, 2026. Co-hosts, cleaners, and maintenance workers on digital platforms could be legally presumed employees, shifting the burden of proof onto platforms.
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Italy’s implementation of the EU Platform Work Directive takes effect December 2, 2026, introducing a legal presumption of employment for workers on digital labour platforms. STR operators who use co-hosts, cleaners, or maintenance workers booked through digital platforms should review their contractor arrangements before the deadline.
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