The Inspectorate has responded in a way that will upset many

Maribor24IndependentCenter1 hr. ago

Delivery workers at Wolt in Slovenia have raised concerns about unfair working conditions, leading to a protest in Ljubljana last week. The workers called on the Minister of Economy, Labour, and Sport, Anže Logar, and relevant state institutions to investigate the operation of platform work in Slovenia and assess whether the current system is adequately regulated by law. The Labor Inspectorate explained that work based on civil law contracts is generally prohibited unless specific legal exceptions apply. They emphasized that determining whether a worker has an employment relationship requires individual assessment, as many aspects of platform work exceed existing regulatory frameworks. The European Union adopted a directive two years ago aimed at improving working conditions for platform workers, which Slovenia must implement by December 2nd. This directive requires member states to ensure digital platforms allow safe communication between workers and their representatives and provide legal protection against unfair treatment. The Labor Inspectorate noted that they have previously inspected both Wolt Services and Wolt Technologies in Slovenia but did not find any violations during

Bias read (Center): The article presents information from the Labor Inspectorate and includes perspectives from Wolt delivery workers without overtly favoring either side. It provides factual details about labor regulations, inspections, and EU directives without using biased language or selectively omitting context.

STA – Slovenska tiskovna agencijaState / PublicCenter2 hr. ago

The Labor Inspectorate of Slovenia has reviewed both Wolt companies operating in the country over the past years but has not identified any major irregularities beyond issues related to the recording of working hours. The inspectorate does not comment on complaints from delivery workers regarding misleading income data, opaque payment practices, and lack of communication.

Bias read (Center): The article presents factual information about the findings of the labor inspectorate without apparent bias. It reports on the absence of significant violations and notes that the inspectorate does not address specific worker complaints, which could indicate neutrality rather than a clear leaning.