Platform Work Directive

First comprehensive commentary on the EU Platform Work Directive
Digitalisation is transforming the world of work – and digital labour platforms are at the heart of this change. Millions in Europe already work through platforms, often without legal clarity regarding their employment status. The new EU Directive on improving working conditions in platform work aims to address these challenges by introducing clear rules on employment classification, algorithmic management, and legal redress. It marks a milestone in European labour law.
Article-by-article analysis with practical focus and EU-wide scope
The English-language ‘Platform Work Directive – Article-by-Article Commentary’ is the first to systematically analyse and contextualise the Directive. The commentary explores links to existing legal instruments, including the P2B Regulation, GDPR and AI Act, situates the Directive within the broader EU social policy framework, and examines implementation challenges across Member States.
Key features
• First legal commentary on the Platform Work Directive
• Interdisciplinary perspectives from experts across seven countries
• In-depth analysis of algorithmic management, data protection, and collective representation
• Highly topical: published before the Directive's implementation deadline

A tool for scholars and practitioners
Edited by Dr. Amélie Sutterer-Kipping, the volume brings together leading scholars of labour law, EU law, and digitalisation. It is designed for academics, legal professionals, trade unionists, company lawyers, and all those engaged in analysing the legal implications of the platform economy.