The problem of double subordination of food-delivery platform workers in Poland as a classification challenge to the Polish labour law system
The problem of double subordination of food-delivery platform workers in Poland as a classification challenge to the Polish labour law system
Author(s): Jakub GołaśSubject(s): Media studies, ICT Information and Communications Technologies, Transport / Logistics, Labour and Social Security Law
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Śląskiego
Keywords: platform work; subordination; employment relationship; presumption of employment relationship; digital labour platform; logistics partner
Summary/Abstract: In the case of the Polish labour market, the employment model for platform workers, particularly in the food delivery sector, differs from the traditional employment relationship and usually involves a formal civil law relationship between the platform worker, the logistics partner and the platform. In this model, it is not uncommon for a platform worker to be subordinated to two entities, which has significant organisational implications and raises legitimate classification dilemmas. The purpose of the analysis is to attempt to legally classify the employment model of platform worker in the food delivery sector and to critically assess the presumption of an employment relationship, as proposed in the EU Directive on improving working conditions in platform work.
Journal: Z Problematyki Prawa Pracy i Polityki Socjalnej
- Issue Year: 6/2025
- Issue No: 23
- Page Range: 1-15
- Page Count: 15
- Language: English
