With the transposition deadline for the Platform Workers Directive moving closer, Barry Reynolds discusses where Ireland stands with worker classification.
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30 September 2026
EU Platform Work Directive: The Irish Position On Classification
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As the EU Platform Workers Directive transposition deadline approaches, questions arise about Ireland's approach to worker classification and its implications for platform-based employment relationships.