Politics · Italy · 13 hrs ago
Italy Approves Decree on App-Based Work
Italy has given final approval to a decree on app-based work.
The decree brings Italian law into line with an EU directive on work arranged through apps.
It introduces a presumption of employment for some workers.
It also bars decisions made solely by an algorithm.
The measure gives collective bargaining a new role in setting conditions for this work.
These changes concern workers who get jobs through platforms, including food-delivery apps.
Italy has given final approval to a decree on work arranged through apps.
The decree implements an EU directive, according to Money.it.
It introduces a presumption of employment for some app-based work.
It bars decisions made solely by an algorithm and gives collective bargaining a new role.
- Who
- Italy.
- What
- A decree on app-based work received final approval.
- When
- The approval date is not stated. The article was published on 1 November 2026.
- Where
- Italy.
- Why
- To implement an EU directive.
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- Approval
- Final approval
- Subject
- Work arranged through apps
- EU measure
- Directive to be implemented
- Employment status
- Presumption of subordination
- Algorithmic decisions
- Decisions made solely by an algorithm are barred
- Collective bargaining
- Given a new role