Natura juridică a muncii prestate prin intermediul platformelor digitale

Prof. univ. dr. Alexandru ŢICLEA

ABSTRACT

This study is prompted by the adoption of Directive (EU) 2024/2831 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2024 on improving working conditions through digital platforms.

The preamble to this Directive states that algorithm-based technologies, including automated monitoring systems and decision-making systems, have enabled the emergence and development of digital labor platforms.

Work on these platforms is carried out by individuals through digital infrastructure that provides a service to clients. Using algorithms, digital labor platforms organize, to a greater or lesser extent depending on their business model, the performance of work, its remuneration, and the relationship between their clients and the individuals performing the work.

The European legislator has noted that platform work offers the possibility of easier access to the labor market, the...