THE DETERMINATION OF THE CORRECT EMPLOYMENT STATUS OF PERSONS PERFORMING PLATFORM WORK UNDER EUROPEAN UNION LAW AND LESSONS FOR VIETNAM

Hồ Thị Thanh Trúc; Hoàng Xuân Sơn

doi:10.26668/revistajur.2316-753X.v4i84.7919

THE DETERMINATION OF THE CORRECT EMPLOYMENT STATUS OF PERSONS PERFORMING PLATFORM WORK UNDER EUROPEAN UNION LAW AND LESSONS FOR VIETNAM

Hồ Thị Thanh Trúc, Hoàng Xuân Sơn

Resumo

Objective: This article analyzes Directive (EU) 2024/2831 on determining the employment status of platform workers in the European Union, aiming to extract regulatory lessons applicable to the Vietnamese legal framework, particularly in light of the ongoing labor law reforms.

Method: The research adopts a qualitative methodology, based on documentary analysis and literature review. It interprets EU legislation, court rulings, and compares them to the current Vietnamese regulatory context.

Results: The study highlights Vietnam’s lack of clear legal provisions regarding platform workers' employment status. It shows how the EU directive introduces a legal presumption of employment under certain conditions, shifting the burden of proof to digital platforms.

Conclusion: The paper concludes that Vietnam must reform its labor legislation to regulate platform work, by introducing legal definitions, employment classification criteria, presumptions of employment, and basic social protection mechanisms.

Palavras-chave

Vietnam; The European Union; Foundational work; Sharing economy

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.26668/revistajur.2316-753X.v4i84.7919