Platform Workers Why Finland’s apex court decided food couriers are employees, not contractors Access to standard and flexible hours, as well as overtime limits, is not yet warranted, landmark ruling states iStock.com/Wolt Image Jenna Lomax News Editor Thursday 19 June 2025 Finland’s Supreme Administrative Court recently ruled that food delivery couriers working through a digital platform should be classified as employees – not independent contractors. 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... Misclassification Why Brazil’s Supreme Court has halted contractor status disputes Platform Workers Uruguay’s new platform worker law Platform Workers Nigerian union calls for clarify of gig workers status Platform Workers Uber Eats Japan settles couriers’ deactivation claims