Italian labor expert warns that the new rider decree leaves vulnerable self‑employed gig workers without protections
Executive summary: De Stefano stated that vulnerable autonomous workers remain excluded from the protections introduced by Italy’s new rider decree. The gap highlights ongoing precarity for a large portion of gig‑economy labor, potentially leading to legal challenges and social unrest.
Who is involved: De Stefano (labor law expert), Italian government and parliament, rider‑platform companies, vulnerable self‑employed workers in the gig economy.
Likely next: The source does not specify any upcoming actions or dates related to the decree.
According to giuslavorista De Stefano, the recently approved rider decree provides stronger guarantees against algorithmic management but does not extend those protections to vulnerable autonomous workers. This leaves a significant segment of the gig‑economy workforce outside the new safety net. The omission could fuel further exacerbate legal and social tensions as platforms continue to rely on self‑employed contractors.
Timeline
- — De Stefano sul decreto rider: “I lavoratori autonomi vulnerabili restano fuori dalle nuove tutele” (la Repubblica — Economia)
Analysis — what this means
Sectors affected
- ride‑hailing platforms
- food delivery services
Key entities
Sources
- De Stefano sul decreto rider: “I lavoratori autonomi vulnerabili restano fuori dalle nuove tutele” — la Repubblica — Economia