Platform Workers Uber declares victory in the Netherlands as court rules drivers can be self-employed Dutch appeals court found it could not universally determine an entire workforce’s employment status iStock.com/MOZCO Mateusz Szymanski Image Josh Stephens Senior Reporter Tuesday 27 January 2026 The Amsterdam Court of Appeal has found that Uber drivers should be treated as independent contractors, not employees, in the latest battleground of a years-long dispute. Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Platform Workers Uber Eats and DoorDash fail to block NYC tipping law Platform Workers Uber Eats ditches self-employment model after Spanish government pressure Platform Workers India’s gig workers strike again, more protests to follow Platform Workers New Zealand’s top court confirms four Uber drivers are employees