6th October 2025
The Minister of State for Employment, Small Business and Retail, Alan Dillon, has today announced a survey and public consultation seeking the views of stakeholders on the Directive (EU) 2024/2831 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2024 on improving working conditions in platform work (Platform Work Directive).
The Directive aims to enhance working conditions and data protection for individuals engaged in platform work across the EU. It introduces measures to help determine the correct employment status of platform workers, and sets out rules to increase transparency, fairness, and accountability in the use of algorithmic management systems, including provisions for human oversight. Additionally, it strengthens personal data protections for persons performing platform work.
Announcing the publication of the public consultation, Minister Dillon said:
“The Platform Work Directive is an important step in making platform work fairer, safer and more transparent. It will bring greater clarity on employment status, improve transparency around the use of algorithms, and ensure that people working through platforms receive fair treatment. At the same time, it creates a level playing field for digital labour platforms, supporting fair competition.”
The survey and public consultation document, which contains a response form, can be found on the department’s website: Public consultation and survey on the European Union’s Platform Work Directive
Views from stakeholders and interested parties are requested no later than 5 pm on Monday, 3 November 2025. Submissions should be marked 'Platform Work Directive Public Consultation' and should be emailed to workplacerelationslu@enterprise.gov.ie.
Further information on the Directive:
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