FNV immediately filed a lawsuit,arguing that the drivers deserved the legal protections afforded to permanent staff members.
As a result, they have to pay and arrange their own insurance, days off and pensions.
And they dont do it, because the pay is far too low, he said.
The Supreme Court has now confirmed those rulings, putting an end to the years-long dispute.
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It will be case law that others can fall back on, she added.
There are currently some 1.2 million self-employed workers in the Netherlands, and that number is growing daily.
Now he works for Uber Eats.
Story bySion Geschwindt
Sion is a freelance science and technology reporter, specialising in climate and energy.
