EU deal: Some app drivers may get employee benefit

EU negotiators back deal reclassifying ride-hailing and food-delivery app workers as employees. The deal introduces rules that could cost the industry billions. Conditions indicating employee status include limits on pay, supervision, task distribution control, working condition rules, and appearance/conduct restrictions. Controversy surrounds the status of delivery couriers and drivers. The deal requires transparency on algorithm monitoring and data usage. Personal data restrictions apply. Uber supports improving working conditions but seeks legal clarity. Stricter rules may lead to reduced operations, as seen in Spain. Member states have two years to implement the rules.